Write a report on Insights into person centred care.
Essentials of Nursing and Care
Assessment 2: Report
Weighting: 60%
Length: 1500 words
Please note that reports received after the due date/time will be penalised 5% for each day that it is overdue unless a Special Consideration is submitted (prior to the due date) and approved. All reports need to be submitted via Turnitin.
Task
Watch the video on ‘Person centred care’ (which is available on BB in the Report folder under Assessments). Write a report on Insights into person centred care.
Your report needs to be structured into five sections using the headings Introduction, Results, Discussion, Reflective Review, and Conclusion. Please include these headings in your report.
Learning outcome of assessment: To demonstrate your understanding of the foundational knowledge of communication, caring and development of therapeutic relationships that underpins nursing and care practices.
What is a Report?
A report is a statement that supports the issue that is being developed. You will need to research the topic and develop a report on ‘Insights into person centred care’. Follow the recommended structure for your report. Use the unit assessor video-recording which provides you with more information on how to proceed.
Recommended structure –
- Introduction: 1 paragraph 200 words
No references
- Results 1 paragraph 250 words
Reference of video required
- Discussion 4 paragraphs 600 words (or 200 words/paragraph)
References required to support arguments
- Reflective review. 1-2 paragraphs 250 words
References required to support reflective practice
- Conclusion 1 paragraph 200 words.
No references
Writing of report
Introduction and conclusion. Open the hyperlink to have a better understanding on how to frame your introduction and conclusion.
How to address introduction and conclusion
Results
From your viewing of the video provide your insights into person centred care. Provide 3-4 areas of insights.
Examples
-caring communication
-trust and confidence
– patient-nurse relationship
-own attitudes and perceptions
-awareness of patient’s narratives and perspective
– importance of listening
Discussion (should be based on some important points to these insights)
Paragraph 1: how insights in general can help you as a student nurse e.g.
-provide a better understanding of the nurse’s role
-help in building a therapeutic patient -nurse relationship
-benefits for the patient
-partners in care
-provide a supportive context
-allows for uniqueness of each patient
Paragraph 2: Discuss your first insight and support your arguments based on the literature
Paragraph 2: Discuss your second insight and support your arguments based on the literature
Paragraph 3: Discuss your third insight and support your arguments based on the literature
Reflective review
Provide your reflections on how these insights can help you in your role as a professional student nurse.
Read about reflective practice: Irwin, P., Coutts, R. 2017. Learning through reflection. SPROUT: A schema to teach reflective practice. Journal of Education and Practices. 8(36), 1-8
https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JEP/article/viewFile/40431/41578/
Conclusion
How to address introduction and conclusion
List of references: – Have at least 8 current scholarly references
Note: References need to be quality references from academic/peer reviewed journals, government/education websites. Do not use dictionaries /encyclopedias, Wikipedia, online blogs, personal websites. Your Unit Assessor will guide you.
The tutorials will cover how to write your report and what you will need to do to complete this task.
Frequently asked questions and answers
Q: Are references included in word count?
A: No
Q: Can I add other sections?
A: No, stick with the section headings outlined above
Q: What types of references should I include?
A: Recent sources of journal articles and books
Q: How many references do I need?
No less than 8 references.
Q: How do present the list of references?
A: Reference list will be on a separate page at the end of your report
Use the APA 7th (Edition) referencing style to accurately reference your assignment
Q: What resources do I need to assist me with the report assessment?
A: Go to the learning zone and determine what you need.
Q: How will my report be scored?
A: Check out the marking rubric and breakdown of marks.
Report writing
You will be attending a library facilitated session in week 3 (through another unit) which focuses on developing your literature searching skills.
Make sure you use the APA 7th (Edition) referencing style to accurately reference your assignment.
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qATqN3FTpYw#action=share
Title: Person centred care
Reference: for video:
Real Time Health. (2013, November 18). Person centred care. Clip 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qATqN3FTpYw
