Unit Learning Outcome assessed:
Use clinical knowledge and skills to conduct a comprehensive mental health and physical health assessment and plan care for a person with complex health issue in a clinical environment.
For this assessment you need to watch the video of a case study on ‘Cecilia’ provided and address the following sections:
Introduction:
1) Write an introduction to the case study and state the focus of your paper (100 words) (1 Marks).
2) Using information from the video, describe Cecilia’s mental state by completing the following components of Mental State Examination (MSE) (800 words) (22 Marks).
a) Appearance (2 marks)
b) Behaviour (2 marks)
c) Speech (2 marks)
d) Mood and affect (4 marks)
e) Form of thought (2 marks)
f) Content of thought (2 marks)
g) Perception (2 marks)
h) Cognition (2 marks)
i) Insight and judgement (4 marks)
Present your MSE section using the subheadings stated above. Please note that you must validate any specialised terminology you use. For example: The person (use the person’s name) was agitated, as evidenced by appearing to be tense and easily irritated. DO NOT discuss background information in the MSE section. An MSE is a snapshot of occurrences at the time of the interview. The way the person is presented; the information they gave during the interview; the clinician’s interpretation of the MSE constructs at the time of assessment.
Remember most of the MSE constructs such as affect, mood etc. are dynamic and can rapidly change, that’s why the MSE should be a snapshot of what happened or how the person is presented in the interview. *Please note: This question relates to amental health assessment interview and therefore in-text citations should only be from the video clip. Other external references are not required. You are required to timestamp all the evidence in the video that you are using to support your MSE.
3) Using the information from the video, identify and discuss the actual and potential physical health issues that is associated with
Cecilia? (700 words) (10 marks)
4) Complete a brief risk assessment form for Cecilia and attach the BRA as appendix after the reference list (1 mark)
5) Use the information you have gathered in the MSE, BRA, and the information about her actual and potential physical health issues, formulate a comprehensive care plan that is effective to support Cecilia to achieve her health and wellbeing. Your care plan MUST have a focus on both personal and clinical recovery (800 words) (10 marks).
Summary and conclusion
Provide a summary of the key findings from your case study. In other words, effectively summarise the main points of your assignment. It is not necessary to support the conclusion with references as these are your own inferences or interpretations of the key aspects of your assignment (100 words) (2 marks)
Formatting and Presentation (6 marks)
• Academic writing is expected. Language should be appropriate for a beginning practitioner. To do this ensure your responses are clear, nursing/medical terminology should be used where appropriate • Use APA 7th referencing
• Use 1.5 line spacing for entire report
• Times New Roman 12 (or equivalent)
• Allow margins of 2.5 cm at top, bottom and sides of page
• Please use headings to aid the flow of ideas, headings should be bold font.
How do we submit the assignment?
The assignment is to be submitted online as a Word or Word compatible (NOT PDF) document using the Turnitin link and is due by 2359hrs (Perth, Western Standard Time) on Friday 7/5/2021. All students are responsible for preventing plagiarism and academic dishonesty. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they submit their draft to Turnitin as early as possible before the due date so that they have enough time to act on the Turnitin feedback report in order to meet Curtin University’s Academic Integrity requirements. Please SAVE and PRINT a hardcopy for your records.
It is also the student’s responsibility to ensure that they have uploaded the correct document (e.g., not a draft or the wrong file) to the correct submission portal before the due date and time. Please double check on Blackboard that you have submitted a document to the submission portal. If you have any problem uploading your assignment (e.g., if Turnitin or Blackboard are not working), please email the Unit Coordinator with a copy of your final assignment as soon as possible before the due date and time.
Do we need a cover page / title page / contents page for the report?
For this assignment you are NOT expected to include an assignment cover sheet, title page, or content page. Please do NOT include the marking rubric too!
What is included in the 2500 word limit (+10%)?
The 2500 word limit (+10%) does not include the title, end-text reference list, or in-text citations or the appendices. Everything else is included.
Any words or content you include after 2750 words (excluding your reference list and the appendices) will not be included in the marking. It is important that you use your words wisely.
Do we need to in-text reference the report?
You need to provide a minimum of 10 references for this report (max 20 references)
Provide APA (7th edition) references for your content in the report whether it is paraphrased or quoted. Please note: you need give the page number or timestamp for video transcript/s (or paragraph number for an online source without identifiable page numbers) and enclose the text in quotation marks if you are directly quoting verbatim or copying from your source. You don’t have to give the page/paragraph number if you are adequately paraphrasing from your source. If you have not read the original source or if you want to use a reference for something you have not read then you need to secondary cite this as per the example here: www.apastyle.org/learn/faqs/cite-another-source. Here is the link to the most recent updated Curtin guide to APA referencing: http://libguides.library.curtin.edu.au/referencing/APA
Also, here is the link to the APA manual which is available on reserve in the library:
link.library.curtin.edu.au/p?CUR_ALMA2189023410001951
The APA itself also has a free online tutorial to assist you master referencing: www.apastyle.org/learn/tutorials/basics-tutorial
How old can our references be and how many do we need?
You should use articles that is within a 10 year frame (2010 – 2020).
Where can I get some ideas in how to write more concisely and effectively and improve my academic writing skills?
Curtin University also has some FREE online programs to help you with your academic writing skills:
studyskills.curtin.edu.au
Complex Nursing Practice 1
Assessment 1 Report: Marking Rubric
Fail
0 More information required
0.25 Satisfactory
0.5 Above average
0.75 Excellent
1
Introduction (1 marks) The content minimally introduced the case study. The introduction also lacks focus and/or is incomplete. There is little evidence of introduction to the case study and focus of the assignment. There is also low level of supporting detail or contains irrelevant information. The introduction to the case study and focus of assignment are mostly accurate and complete but lacks specific details. The introduction to the case study and focus of assignment are clear and accurate. More evidence is needed to demonstrate knowledge breadth and depth of the case study and focus of assignment.
The entire introduction to the case study and focus of assignment are clearly and highly accurate and consistent. The content demonstrates knowledge breadth and depth of the case study and focus of assignment.
Fail
0-5 More information required
6-10 Satisfactory
11-13 Above average
14-17 Excellent
18-22
Mental state examination (22 marks) The content minimally addresses the question. It is also unclear and demonstrates no knowledge or The description of the mental state examination is poor. The content demonstrates a low level of knowledge or The mental state examination is mostly accurate and complete. The content demonstrates a The mental state examination is clear and accurate. The content is written with a logical progression of ideas and The entire mental state examination is well researched, clear, highly accurate and consistent. The content
understanding of understanding of mental developing level of supporting information. demonstrates
mental state examination. state examination. There is also low level of supporting detail. understanding of the illness. There is adequate level of supporting detail.
The information is well researched. The content demonstrates knowledge and understanding mental state examination. There is also appropriate level of supporting detail. knowledge breadth and depth and understanding of mental state examination. The standard is excellent to exceptional.
Fail
0 More information required 1-3 Satisfactory
4-6 Above average
7-8 Excellent
9-10
Actual and potential physical health
issues (10 marks) The identified physical health issues are mostly inaccurately and incomplete. It is also unclear and demonstrates low level of knowledge or understanding of the topic. The identified physical health issues are mostly vague. The content demonstrates a low level of knowledge or understanding of the topic. There is little evidence of discussion and low level of supporting detail. The identified physical health issues are mostly accurate and complete. The content demonstrates a developing level of understanding of the topic. There is adequate evidence of discussion and supporting detail. The content demonstrates satisfactory level of knowledge or understanding of the topic. The identified physical health issues are clear and accurate. The content is written with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information. The information is well analysed. The content demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the topic. Appropriate level of supporting detail is present. The identified physical health issues are well researched, clear, highly accurate and consistent. The content demonstrates knowledge breadth and depth and understanding of the topic. The content displays critical thinking of the evidences. The standard is excellent to exceptional.
Fail
0 More information required
0.25 Satisfactory
0.5 Above average
0.75 Excellent
1
BRA attached No BRA attached. Empty/unused BRA Incomplete BRA Completed BRA Completed BRA
attached. attached or with a few
( 3) missing information. attached but with minor missing information.
Mostly completed. attached.
Fail
0 More information required 1-3 Satisfactory
4-6 Above average
7-8 Excellent
9-10
Care plan (10 marks) The care plan is mostly inaccurately and incomplete. It is also unclear and demonstrates low level of knowledge or understanding of the topic. The care plan is mostly vague. The content demonstrates a low level of knowledge or understanding of the topic. There is little evidence of discussion and low level of supporting detail. The care plan is mostly accurate and complete. The content demonstrates a developing level of understanding of the topic. There is adequate evidence of discussion and supporting detail. The content demonstrates satisfactory level of knowledge or understanding of the topic. The care plan is clear and accurate. The content is written with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information. The information is well analysed. The content demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the topic. Appropriate level of supporting detail is present. The care plan is well researched, clear, highly accurate and consistent. The content demonstrates knowledge breadth and depth and understanding of the topic. The content displays critical thinking of the evidences. The standard is excellent to exceptional.
Fail
0 More information required
0.5 Satisfactory
1 Above average
1.5 Excellent
2
Summary and conclusion (2 marks) The summary and conclusion are mostly inaccurately and incomplete. It is also unclear and demonstrates low level of knowledge or The summary and conclusion are mostly vague. The content demonstrates a low level of knowledge or understanding of the topic. There is little The summary and conclusion are mostly accurate and complete. The content demonstrates a developing level of understanding of the The summary and conclusion are clear and accurate. The content is written with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information. The information is well The summary and conclusion are well researched, clear, highly accurate and consistent. The content demonstrates knowledge breadth and
understanding of the evidence of discussion topic. There is adequate analysed. The content depth and
topic. and low level of supporting detail. evidence of discussion and supporting detail. The content demonstrates satisfactory level of knowledge or understanding of the topic. demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the topic. Appropriate level of supporting detail is present. understanding of the topic. The content displays critical thinking of the evidences. The standard is excellent to exceptional.
Fail
0 More information required
0.5 Satisfactory
1 Above average
1.5 Excellent
2
Writing style of content,
grammar,
spelling and text legibility and
usage (2 marks)
Engagement with reader is limited. Writing is confusing, hard to follow. There is also inappropriate diction and excessive wordiness. The text contains major grammatical or proofreading errors. The language is marred by clichés, colloquialism, or inappropriate citations (if used). The writing style is inadequate.
The report displays many errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, text usage, layout and The layout of pages inconsistent and makes comprehension difficult. Writing is at times hard to follow. It may also contain fragmented and run-on sentences. The text contains excessive wordiness. Some grammatical or proofreading errors are present. Uses a beginning academic writing style. There are several errors in grammar, spelling, text usage, page layout, font and image usage. The text is clear and interesting. Appropriate use of headings, subheadings and white space is present.
Writing is mainly clear. It may contain excessive wordiness. Mostly uses a developing academic writing style. The text is clear and readable. Mostly grammar,
spelling, text usage is accurate.
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. Diction is consistent with some wordiness. Mostly observes conventions in written English. Uses a developed academic writing style. Makes a few errors. Most of the grammar, spelling, and text usage are accurate. Excellent to exceptional standard. Writing is smooth and coherent with economy of expression. Sentences are strong and expressive. Uses well developed academic writing style. The report is easy to read and text free of any errors.
font choices.
Fail
0 More information required 1 Satisfactory
2 Above average
3 Excellent
4
APA
referencing, number of references, direct quotes & in and end text, footer, page numbers and other (4 marks) Three or more fundamental errors in applying APA (7th ed.) referencing format and/or contains content which breaches academic integrity guidelines. Less than the required number of references is used. Sources are mostly websites. Two fundamental errors in applying APA (7th ed.) referencing format. Less than the required number of references is used and/or sources are mostly websites. One fundamental error in applying APA (7th ed.) referencing format. The required number of references is used. Credible references are used but they lack variety. Minor typographical errors in APA (7th ed.) referencing format. The required number of references is used. A variety of quality references are used. No errors or no more than two minor typographic errors in APA (7th ed.) referencing format. The required number of references is used. A variety of quality sources are used as per the assignment guideline.
TOTAL
out of 52 Remarks:
PASS / FAIL
