Partnerships in Health and Illness

Partnerships in Health and Illness
Assessment Task 2
Bachelor of Nursing
Assessment name: Consumer case study essay
Learning outcomes
measured:

1. Critically analyse individual, community,
   environmental and social factors that influence health
   beliefs and practices and strategies for promoting
   positive health behaviours.
2. Evaluate and apply evidence-based models of health
   behaviour change, health education, selfmanagement support, and partnerships in health
   care as they apply to promotion of health and
   wellness and rehabilitation of individuals and
   communities. Length: 1500 words
   Estimated time to
   complete task:
   30 hours
   Weighting: 60%
   Individual/Group: Individual
   Formative/Summative: Formative and Summative
   How will I be assessed: 7 point grading scale using a rubric for summative
   feedback
   Due date: Week 13 - Friday 31st May, 2019
   Submitted by 23:59 via Turn It In within your
   NSB303 Blackboard site.
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   Task Description and Case Study Resources
   This Essay is based on an EdCaN Case Study, which can be located at:
   http://edcan.org.au/edcan-learning-resources/case-based-learning-resources/colorectal-cancer
   Note: Preliminary parts of this case study will be completed as online modules
   during the semester, leading up to the completion of this case study essay.
   For the purpose of this assignment you are the Cancer Care Coordinator at the
   hospital where John receives his adjuvant chemotherapy for colorectal cancer.
   John is currently receiving his last cycle of chemotherapy and you will be meeting with
   him to provide education with regards to his discharge and self-management planning
   following the end of his active treatment.
   What you need to do
   Discuss the content you would include in a Survivorship Care Plan, and
   outline your approaches to education and collaboration with John and his wife to
   develop this plan. Your plan should consider:
   ? The recommended follow up regimen after curative treatment for colorectal
   cancer, having critically reviewed the available evidence.
   Signs and symptoms associated with colorectal cancer recurrence.
   Strategies to prevent survivorship issues that John may experience across all
   domains of health (including physical, psychological, social and spiritual
   health) after treatment for colorectal cancer.
   ? Evidence-based communication strategies and theories of behavior
   change to facilitate effective education about health behaviours and
   promote a healthier lifestyle.
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   Points for Consideration:
   The above assessment task is best addressed using the following format
   Use the following headings:
   Introduction [100 words]
   Your introduction should clearly explain the context and purpose of this case study
   essay, as well as outline the areas covered within it.
   Discharge planning [400]
   This section should discuss John’s cancer diagnosis and treatment summary, followed by:

• The recommended follow up regimen after curative treatment for colorectal cancer
  for John, incorporating critical discussion of available evidence
  Relevant referrals/clinical documentation to be provided to coordinate ongoing care

Signs and symptoms associated with colorectal cancer recurrence

Collaborative approaches to education and planning for self-management [900]
In the context of education and planning for self-management, this section should discuss:

• Survivorship issues that John may experience across 1) physical, 2) psychological,
  3) social and 4) spiritual domains of health; and at least one strategy for prevention
  of the identified issues.
  Health education to be provided as well as the communication principles and

evidence-based strategies that will facilitate effective education and goal-setting.

Conclusion [100 words]
Give a brief summary of the main points of your case study essay.
References [not included in word count]
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The School of Nursing takes academic integrity very seriously. All work
submitted must be your own work, and the work of others must be
correctly acknowledged and referenced accordingly.
There are serious consequences that will be imposed should you be found to
breach academic integrity. Make sure you are familiar with the MOPP C/5.3
Academic Integrity and view the Academic Integrity video and explore the
Academic Case Studies available on your Blackboard site.
Maintaining academic integrity is your responsibility. If in doubt check

it carefully.

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Research and Writing Guidelines:

1. Use references that are primarily peer-reviewed journal articles or evidence-based
   guidelines that have been published within the last seven years. Consumer websites,
   Wikipedia and websites that are not government-based or related to professional
   organisations are not appropriate. Examples of acceptable websites include:
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   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
   Government Health Departments
   Publications aimed at health professionals from organisations such as
   those found in Cancer Australia – Cancer Learning Resources (for
   example EdCan, eviQ).
2. At least 15 high quality academic references, used appropriately, are
   expected to support the arguments within your essay.
   Formatting Guidelines:
   You are expected to present your assignment in a scholarly fashion. It should
   conform to the following academic conventions. Penalties will apply if these
   conventions are not adhered to. Use the following points as a checklist prior to
   submission:
   You may have plus/minus 150 words of the designated word count, not
   including in-text references (in-text citations are not included in word count).
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   Include a footer with page numbers and your name and student number on
   all pages
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   Use a separate page for references. The reference page is not included in the
   word count
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   Reference according to QUT, APA conventions only. Please refer to QUT
   Cite/Write for these referencing conventions.
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   ? Bullet points and numbering are not appropriate in this assessment item
   ? Use size 12 font, Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri font and 1.5 line or
   double-spacing for all assignments, and ensure margins of 2.5 cm on the right
   and left of the page.
   ? Submit your assignment through Turn It In by the due date. Assessments
   submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be
   marked and will receive a grade of 1 or 0%. Please refer to the Faculty of
   Health ‘Late submission of assessment’ policy and the ‘Application for
   assessment/ assignment extension form’ located on the Blackboard site.
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