Essay Title: An Exploration of the Care and Management of a Patient with Complex Health Needs
Introduction
You should outline the chosen condition that will be the focus for your assignment (Colorectal Cancer (CRC) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)) and briefly summarise the key topics and the purpose of the assignment, which will be epidemiology, a specific aspect of nursing care, and an aspect of interprofessional working. The chosen condition should be the focus for your entire assignment (do not switch between CRC and TBI).
Section 1: Epidemiology
From the assignment brief:
Critically explore the epidemiology and explore its significance for an individual and wider society.
Definition: Define the condition and provide a brief overview of what it is.
Statistics: Start with global and then focus on national/local data about prevalence and incidence rates.
Risk Factors: Choose 1-3 key risk factors for developing this condition and explore the level of quality of the evidence based.
Significance:
- A consideration of the impact of the chosen condition on an individual.
- A consideration of the implications of the chosen condition on wider society. (i.e., economic impact, healthcare burden).
Example Questions to Address:
- What is the prevalence and incidence of this condition?
- Who is most affected, and why?
- What societal challenges does this condition pose?
Section 2: Care and Management
From the assignment brief:
Select an evidence-based aspect of nursing care; evaluate how you would assess, manage and deliver high quality care within an interdisciplinary context.
Aspect of Care: Here are the aspects of nursing care Choose one as the focus for this part of your assignment and link it to the condition.
- Agitation
- Communication
- Nausea and vomiting
- Neutropenia
- Palliative care
- Sepsis
- Raised Intracranial Pressure (ICP)
- Rehabilitation
Your discussion should include the following:
Assessment: Justification of an appropriate assessment tool. This should be 1-2 paragraphs and supported with relevant evidence. Consider tools, frameworks, or techniques used in clinical practice.
Strategies: Suitable management strategies that are based on appropriate evidence. You should consider a holistic approach (including pharmacological/non-pharmacological where applicable). This is a key opportunity for critical analysis as you can analyse and appraise the evidence that is currently informing clinical practice.
Interdisciplinary Context: A broad discussion of interprofessional working, key features and evidence base to support this, and then relate this discussion to one of the following teams/specialities:
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Critical Care Outreach
- Palliative Care
- Specialist Nurses for Organ Donation
- Neuro Critical Care
- Rehabilitation
Example Questions to Address:
- What does high-quality care look like in this area?
- How does interdisciplinary teamwork improve outcomes?
- What evidence supports your approach?
Conclusion
A conclusion should wrap up all your main points – so the conclusions that you have made from your critical discussions from each section. No new information in a conclusion!
Usually, a conclusion is no more than 5-10% of the total word count.
Key Points:
Integrate bioscience into your discussion throughout. For instance:
- TBI: Discuss brain anatomy, neurological damage, and its effects on function.
- CRC: Discuss cancer progression, staging, and effects on bodily systems.
Use this knowledge to explain why certain assessments or interventions are appropriate.
Critical Analysis
- Reference recent studies, guidelines, or policies to support your arguments.
- Don’t just describe what happens—evaluate the effectiveness of care practices, tools, and interdisciplinary approaches.
- Reflect on the personal, professional, and societal implications of your chosen topic.
References
Use credible sources (e.g., journal articles, textbooks, guidelines).
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