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Guidelines for essay case study- 2500 words
(Please write in an essay style and include following headings)
Introduction
This should include an overview of the person. For example: Mr Smith aged 89 years, was admitted to Robina hospital. He has a history of problems with psychotic depression and now states there is a man fishing in his stomach and he feels that he is unable to eat. Generally Mr Smith’s health is good and only visits the doctor for regular medical checkups. He is well-regarded and popular at the residential facility where he resides. His wife died almost 5 years ago and he has irregular contact from his sons, who both live interstate.
Mr Smith is a non-smoker, does not drink and the only medication he has is Rispiridone and Prothiadin at night. He has a history of psychotic depression. (Include symptoms here)
Eg Loss of appetite
Poor sleeping pattern
Withdrawn behaviour
Assessment
This should include all bio-psycho-social (the whole person) assessment information. For Mr Smith this would also include a mental status examination and risk assessment. Include any other assessments you would think may be beneficial eg specific depression scales, or what Mr Smith may identify as being key issues for him. Provide an overview of the mental health status.
Mental Health Problem
If the person has a diagnosed mental health problem outline the problem but also include the persons’ strengths, capabilities and any external resources they have to help them with the problems in living they have. Provide a critical overview of the diagnosed disorder or possible disorder using references. Include treatment usually provided for the disorder and what the potential benefit and disadvantages this usual treatment may have.
Nursing Care
Include goal and nursing care
Eg
Objective- Mr Smith will eat small meals at regular times
Intervention- Obtain information on food Mr Smith enjoys
Provide small meals at times when the ward is not busy
Give Mr Smith plenty of time to eat the meal etc
Conclusion
Provide an overview of the outcome of the care given and sum up the case study
Eg Mr Smith was brought to the health clinic for …
He had a history of psychotic depression and became moderately depressed after the surgery. Mr Smith was at that time taking Risperidone 10 mg nocte though his medication was reviewed and he was prescribed ……………………………. His symptoms of psychotic depression at this time were ………………………………….. The nursing care provided included ……………………………….. At the time of writing this case study Mr Smith had been discharged from hospital with little change in his mood…. or much improved….. with an appointment to see his psychiatrist in July. He states he will continue to attend the depression support group on the Gold Coast not far from where he resides.
Criteria Fail Pass Credit Distinction High
Distinct Total
Clarity, organisation and expression of a clear description of the client’s situation and rational for why the situation needs improving. 0/4 5 6.5 7.5 9/10 10
Assessment information reflecting the whole personhood of the client/service user and wider course content is critically explored and presented. 0/4 5 6.5 7.5 9/10 10
Planning and care evaluation information is presented that incorporates how evidenced tools and/or client/service user views was or would have been incorporated. 0/4 5 6.5 7.5 9/10 10
Nursing care plan is detailed that links to the assessment. 0/7 7.5 10 12 13/15 15
A range of appropriate references is utilised (at least 10) 0/2 2.5/3 3.5 4 4.5/5 5
Total
1. Clarity and organisation
I expect the plan to be organised as set out in these guidelines. There needs to be paragraphs with a clear connection between one and the next. Good clear overview of person chosen for the case study.
2. Assessment data
Ensure that the most vital aspects are considered first e.g. safety, well being and that the assessment is client/service user led where possible. Use references
3. Mental Health Problem and Strengths
Clear outline of the mental health problem or POTENTIAL mental health problem that includes the strengths, resources and capabilities of the client/service user, using references to support statements.
4. Nursing Care plan
Ensure this is nursing care and not medical care, that it is helpful to the identified needs and does not compromise the strengths of the client/service user.
5. References
Ensure at least 10 reference sources are used that include at least three recent articles (within the last 2 years).
Use the scenario below to respond to the guidelines for the case study assignment
Mr Bob Smith is brought to the mental health clinic by his case manager. Mr Smith lives in a residential aged care facility “Placid Palms”. Mr Smith has a number of concerns: he thinks that there is a man fishing in his stomach and so feels unable to eat and complains of constipation; he also believes that his room at the aged care facility is constantly being searched, and that the cleaners there are in charge of medications and dispense him the wrong tablets. Recently the cook gave him a lavender spray for his room but he believes this is a poison spray. He also believes that a mate of his is being abused in the room next to his.
The case manager tells you further that Mr Smith is well thought-of, and popular at the facility, where he is polite, reads the newspaper, and is up-to-date with current affairs. Mr Smith was born in Argentina in 1918, but his parents moved to Poland where he later became a prisoner-of-war. When he was released he moved to Australia, settled in Lismore and married his wife, Phoebe, who died 5 years ago. They had 2 sons who both live in Adelaide. Neither of his sons is close to Mr Smith. They accuse him of being violent to them and their mother while they were growing up, and have only irregular contact with him.
Two years after his wife died Mr Smith was diagnosed with psychotic depression, and this led to two admissions to the psychiatric unit where he was prescribed a small dose of Rispiridone, and Prothiadin at night.
You approach Mr Smith and see an upright man with thick grey hair and a moustache. His face is weathered, but his eyes are bright blue. He wears a suit and tie and his shoes are highly polished. He is reading a newspaper which he lowers as you greet him.
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