The Science of Nursing Decision Making
Critique the care, intervention and treatment plan of a given patient across the lifespan with appropriate explanation.
Assignment Guidelines: Case study structure
Introduction (150 words).
Start with a brief introduction of your chosen patient using approximately 30 – 50 words. You will need to provide more information of the patient in the appendix.
Present your introduction and ensure it answers these 3 questions:
a. What? The introduction needs to clearly explain what this case study is about. This section needs to explain in your own words what is required in the assignment brief given above.
b. How? The second part of the introduction need to outline how this case study is structured. You need to summarise the details given in the body.
c. Why? An introduction needs to articulate why critiquing and evaluation of care is of significance to care delivery.
Body (1200 words)
Briefly explain the Engel (1977) Biopsychosocial Model which you will use for your assessment.
Identify a patient’s need and assess it holistically from the biological, psychological and social aspects. Critique the care for that need based on whether it meets all the biopsychosocial needs which arise from that need, whether it is supported by evidence or not and then, recommend a better care plan.
You will need to support your critique and reasoning with evidence-based practice.
From your critique, identify the recommendations that would be appropriate to introduce to the patient’s care plan, based on the latest evidence-based research / practice.
Conclusion (150 words)
Summary: Put a short concluding statement of approximately 50 words then summarise the key learning points that have emerged from your critique.
References
Appropriate referencing is an important element of academic writing. Ensure that you have used the most up to date UWL referencing guide available from the library.
Appendices
In a table, you will give more information on your patient/service user with the following information:
Presenting complaint /symptoms
Past medical history
Medication
Intervention/Treatment
The implemented care plan for the patient for the identified problem.
Do ensure that all information identifying the patient and the Trust/ Service provider are anonymised.
