Assessment 1:Investigative report on a family health issue

26 Jun Assessment 1:Investigative report on a family health issue

Question
ASSESSMENT 1:INVESTIGATIVE REPORT ON A FAMILY HEALTH ISSUE
WORD LIMIT : 1500 WORDS
WEIGHTING: 50%
DUE DATE: THURSDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 2012 BY 1500 HOURS
Overview
Students will undertake a report into a key health issue that has been identified from the document Headline indicators for children’s health, development and wellbeing 2011. ( Australian Institute of Health and Welfare).

A report is a clearly structured document that identifies and examines a serious issue of importance .A report does not present theories or opinions but presents and analyses information (Gimenez, 2007).

· Topic of report: The social and emotional wellbeing of the Australian child / adolescent.

· Choose a specific age group (infant, or toddler or preschooler or school age or adolescent).

· Write the report for the nursing profession that highlights the issue, its contributing factors the impact on the family and recommendations for nursing practice.

· Students are expected to make recommendations for nursing practice based on their research that are aligned to health promotion and prevention of health issues.

· Use the structure provided on vUWS to construct the report.

· Consult your campus coordinator or workshop lecturer if you are unclear about what you have to do.

· No more than 15% Turnit in report

400760 – Family Health Care: Child & Adolescent Nursing Report Marking Criteria – 2012

Criteria

Well Above Expectations

HD

Exceeds Expectations

D

Meets Expectations

C

Needs Improvement

P

Does not meet expectations

F

Purpose

Discuss the purpose of this report and why it has been written.

Purpose is clearly and comprehensively presented. Identifies appropriate audience with superior understanding of the Role of the Registered Nurse in Child and Adolescent Health

Purpose is clearly and comprehensively presented. Identifies appropriate audience with application to the role of the Registered Nurse in Child and Adolescent Health

Purpose is clearly and comprehensively presented. Identifies appropriate audience with definition of the role of the Registered Nurse in Child and Adolescent Health

Purpose is not clearly and comprehensively presented. Identifies appropriate audience with limited understanding of the role of the Registered Nurse in Child and Adolescent Health evident

Purpose is not clearly and comprehensively presented. No appropriate audience identified. No understanding of the role of the Registered Nurse in Child and Adolescent Health evident.

Subtotal 2

1.75 – 2

1.5

1.25

1

0 – 0.5

Introduction

Briefly describes the health issue for the age group chosen.

Identifies the contributing factors, the affect on the family and recommendations for nursing practice.

Introduction is clear, well constructed and leads the reader to expectations of the report.

The chosen; health issue, age group, contributing factors, the affect on the family and recommendations for nursing practice .are clearly stated and are briefly but clearly defined and linked to relevant sources of literature.

Introduction is clear and provides a good summary to expectations of the report.

The chosen; health issue, age group, contributing factors, the affect on the family & recommendations for nursing practice are clearly stated and clarified using literature.

The chosen; health issue, age group, contributing factors, the affect on the family & recommendations for nursing practice are noted and outlined briefly and clearly summarised.

Introduction states the chosen; health issue, age group, contributing factors, the affect on the family and recommendations for nursing practice however, it is not clear or well constructed.

Does not satisfy the minimum requirements for introduction. Unclear or absent on any component; health issue, age group, contributing factors, the affect on the family and recommendations for nursing practice.

Health issue presented not from those offered

Subtotal 5

4.25 – 5

3.75 – 4

2.25 – 3.5

2.5 – 3

1.5 – 2

Definition of terms

Define any specific terms used

Definitions of all specific terms encompasses context of use. Reference provided from relevant literature.

Definitions of terms supplied with reference from relevant literature

Definitions of some specific terms supplied with reference

Definitions provided are incomplete OR without reference

NO definitions provided

Subtotal 3

2.75 – 3

2.25 – 2.5

1.75 – 2

1.5

0 – 1

Criteria

Well Above Expectations

HD

Exceeds Expectations

D

Meets Expectations

C

Needs Improvement

P

Does not meet expectations

F

Background

Discuss the significance of the health issue, uses data to support discussion

Sources accessed should include, policy documents Government reports, State or National health research bodies, refereed journals etc.

Size, breadth and importance of issue clearly articulated, use of data from an extensive range of sources to support discussion.

Size, breadth and importance of issue discussed, use of data from a wide range of sources to support discussion.

Marginally addresses size breadth and importance of the issue. Data from a wide sources to support discussion.

Issue presented without addressing size breadth and importance of the issue. Use of data from limited sources to support discussion.

Issue presented poorly, does not address size, breadth or importance, no or limited use of data to support discussion.

Subtotal 10

8.75 – 10

7.25 – 8.5

6.5 – 7

5 – 6.25

0 – 5.75

Discussion

Presents the health issue, its contributing factors and the effect on the family in detail.

Has surpassed the requirements for the body of the report.

Health issue is discussed clearly with superior organisational skill. Applies relevant Primary Health Care language and philosophy.

Contributing factors to the issue are clearly identified, discussed and extend beyond the physical. Effect on the family synthesises all of the determinants of health.

Discussion is supported by an extensive range of relevant and recent literature.

Has surpassed the requirements for the body of the report.

Health issue is discussed clearly with organisational skill. Relevant Primary Health Care language and philosophy is described.

Contributing factors to the issue are comprehensively & clearly identified and discussed. Effect on the family is discussed with insight considering all of the determinants of health.

Discussion is supported by a wide range relevant and recent literature.

Has met the requirements for the body of the report.

Health issue is identified in a organised manner .Relevant Primary Health Care language and philosophy is stated.

Contributing factors to the issue are clearly identified. Effect on the family is discussed at a satisfactory level considering all of the determinants of health.

Discussion is supported by relevant and recent literature.

Has not met the requirements for the body of the report.

Health issue is identified in a limited manner. Relevant Primary Health Care language and philosophy is not stated or applied.

Contributing factors to the issue are identified in a limited manner. Effect on the family is discussed at a limited level considering some of the determinants of health.

Discussion is supported by limited literature.

Has not met the requirements for the body of the report.

Health issue may not be clearly identified. Relevant Primary Health Care language and philosophy is not stated or applied.

Contributing factors to the issue are not identified. Effect on the family is not discussed Determinants of health are not identified.

Discussion is not supported by literature.

Subtotal 15

13.5 – 15

11.25 – 13.25

9.75 – 11

7.25 – 9.5

0 – 7.25

Recommendations

Recommendations for nursing practice address all the determinants of health in a comprehensive and analytic manner. Primary Health Care Philosophy is applied to practice. Synthesises the competency standards for the Registered Nurse in NSW.

Recommendations for nursing practice address all the determinants of health in a comprehensive manner. Primary Health Care Philosophy is discussed in relation to practice. Applies the competency standards for the Registered Nurse in NSW.

Recommendations for nursing practice address all the determinants of health in a basic manner. Primary Health Care Philosophy is discussed. Discusses the competency standards for the Registered Nurse in NSW.

Recommendations for nursing practice address some of the determinants of health, Primary Health Care Philosophy is mentioned. States the competency standards for the Registered Nurse in NSW.

Recommendations for nursing practice do not address the determinants of health in a basic manner. Primary Health Care Philosophy is not mentioned. Competency standards for the Registered Nurse in NSW are not included on any level.

Subtotal 5

4.25 – 5

3.75 – 4

2.25 – 3.5

2.5 – 3

1.5 – 2

Conclusion

Summarise the key points or findings.

Excellent summary of key points made throughout the report

Clear and well organised.

Very good summary of key points made throughout the report.

Good attempt to summarise key points made throughout the report.

Some attempt to summarise points made throughout the report.

Little or no attempt to summarise points made throughout the report.

Subtotal 5

4.25 – 5

3.75 – 4

2.25 – 3.5

2.5 – 3

1.5 – 2

Presentation

Report is clearly written

In-text referencing

Ideas are referenced correctly throughout the report including appropriate acknowledgement (referencing) of all the words of others

Please note: all references must be current (within the past 5 years) or be seminal publications.

The report presents a logical sequence and coherent flow. The writing style demonstrates use of sophisticated vocabulary and accurate grammar and spelling.

Reference list has 15 or more references that are relevant to the topic.

Referencing in-text (the body of the report) and the reference list is consistently accurate and follows the APA Style.

The report presents a logical sequence and coherent flow. The writing style demonstrates an extensive use of vocabulary and accurate grammar and spelling.

Reference list has 15 or more references that are relevant to the topic.

Referencing in-text (the body of the report) and the reference list is consistently accurate and follows the APA Style.

Writing is mainly clear but there are some minor errors in grammar and spelling or expression. There may be some minor inconsistencies in the flow of the discussion.

Reference list has 10 or more references that are relevant to the topic.

Referencing in-text (the body of the report) and the reference list is consistently accurate and follows the APA Style.

Meaning is apparent but language may be unclear. Grammar and spelling contain errors that affect meaning.

May not adhere to word limit.

Reference list has less than 10 references. Or they are not relevant.

Has in-text referencing and reference list. Referencing is mostly accurate and follows the APA Style.

Frequent errors in spelling, grammar and/or writing style that detracts from the reading. Over use of quotes and lists in the discussion.

Did not adhere to word limit.

Reference list has less than 5 references indicating inadequate breadth of reading.

Referencing is inaccurate or absent in- text in a significant part of this section of the assignment. Referencing in-text and in reference list does not conform to APA Style.

Subtotal 5

4.25 – 5

3.75 – 4

2.25 – 3.5

2.5 – 3

1.5 – 2