Discuss the relevant considerations and resources available to address needs in the broader context of survivor ship
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Task Description and Case Study Resources
The NSB303 Academic Essay is based on an EdCaN Case Study.
1. To locate this case study go to:
https://edcan.org.au/edcan-learning-resources/case-based-learning-resources/colorectal-cancer
2. View the videos of John embedded in this continuing professional development module for nurses. The following are the direct links to the videos:
https://edcan.org.au/edcan-learning-resources/case-based-learningresources/colorectal-cancer/reduce-risk/prevention
https://edcan.org.au/edcan-learning-resources/case-based-learningresources/colorectal-cancer/find-condition-early/early-detection
https://edcan.org.au/edcan-learning-resources/case-based-learningresources/colorectal-cancer/find-condition-early/responding
https://edcan.org.au/edcan-learning-resources/case-based-learningresources/colorectal-cancer/active-treatment/adjuvant-therapy
3. Explore further, the relevant considerations and resources available to address needs in the broader context of survivor ship. Refer to the following link for an example:
https://www.mskcc.org/experience/living-beyond-cancer
The following additional information should be considered when addressing the Academic 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 plan following the end of his active treatment.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
? In preparation for your meeting with John, you are to develop a discharge and self management plan for discussion with him. Your plan should consider:
1. The recommended follow up regimen after curative treatment for colorectal cancer, having critically reviewed the available evidence.
2. Signs and symptoms associated with colorectal cancer recurrence.
3. 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 and. Before discussing the plan with John and his family, you are to consider the principles of communication and outline strategies that will facilitate effective education about his discharge and self-management plan. Identify the criteria you will use to evaluate the success of your education in this case study.
Points for Consideration:
The above assessment task is best addressed using the following format Use the following headings:
1. Introduction [250 words]
Your introduction should include a brief overview of Johns history, the purpose of this essay, and an outline of the areas covered in the essay.
2. Discharge Plan [600 words] This section (two paragraphs) should discuss: – The recommended follow up regimen after curative treatment for colorectal cancer for John, incorporating critical discussion of available evidence. – Signs and symptoms associated with colorectal cancer recurrence
3. Self-Management Plan [1400 words] In the context of a self-management plan, this section (six paragraphs) should discuss: –
Survivorship issues that John may experience across 1) physical, 2) psychological, 3) social and 4) spiritual domains of health and strategies for prevention of the identified issues. – Communication principles/ strategies that will facilitate effective education. – Criteria that will be used to evaluate the success of the education session.
4. Conclusion [250 words] Give a brief summary of the main points of the essay.
5. References [not included in word count]
Research and Writing Guidelines:
1. Spend some time familiarising yourself with the EdCan resources and the colorectal case study. You will find links to references embedded in the colorectal case scenario and learning activities that may be helpful in your research.
2. Use references that are primarily peer-reviewed journal articles, published within the last ten years. Consumer websites, Wikipedia and websites that are not government-based or related to professional organisations are unacceptable.
Examples of acceptable websites include:
National Health and Medical Research Council State Departments of Health Publications aimed at health professionals from organisations such as those found in Cancer Australia Cancer Learning Resources (for example EdCan, eviQ).
3. A critical review of the evidence means synthesising the research literature from different perspectives and arguing that the chosen plan will benefit the patient.
4. At least 15 to 20 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 200 words of the designated word count, not including in-text references and the reference list.
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 spacing for all assignments, left and right justify, and ensure margins of 2.5 cm on the right and left of the page.
? Alternative way to locate John\’s case study is to login to Queensland university of Technology (QUT) website: https://www.qut.edu.au/
1.LOGIN TO: QUT VIRTUAL
2. Username: n9137432
3. Password : Waterloo4105
4. Click on the unit code NSB303 Partnerships in Health and Illness
5. Look at the bottom of your left hand Conner of your computer scream and click on assessment task (you will see a red page that has both assessment 1 & 2)
6. Click on ASSESSMENT 2 . After clicking assessment 2, you will see a table that has three PDF documents and one Word document but YOU are to click on the second one (click on this one: NSB303 ASSESSMENT TASK 2 PDF)
7. Scroll down the screan and you will see some link that contain the case study and video of John, a 62-year-old male diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
Thanks for your patient
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