Case study ( Essay) Based on Chronic disease

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92443 Optimising care in Chronic Conditions (OCCC) Assessment 2 Rubric: Case study Weight: 40% Due: 14th April 2021 at 11.45pm Length: 1500 words

Identification of Case study and chronic illness: The chronic illness and the case study are identified.

The chronic illness and the case study are clear and comprehensive. 3 - 4 marks

The chronic illness and the case study are clearly identified in detail. 3 marks

The chronic illness and the case study are clearly identified. 2.5 marks

The chronic illness and the case study are identified, some details are vague. 1 - 2 marks

The chronic illness and/or the case study are not clearly identified. 0 - 1 mark

Key factors: Provide a summary of relevant scholarly evidence explaining key factors for optimal care delivery for people living with the chosen chronic illness.

Draws on a scholarly selection of literature to define, explain and critically evaluate key factors for optimal care delivery for people living with the chosen chronic illness in the context of the case study. 5 - 6 marks

Draws on a scholarly selection of literature to define, discuss and evaluate key factors for optimal care delivery for people living with the chosen chronic illness in the context of the case study. 4 – 5 marks

Draws on a selection of literature to define and discuss key factors for optimal care delivery for people living with the chosen chronic illness. 3 – 4 marks

Some appropriate scholarly literature accessed to list key factors for optimal care delivery for people living with the chosen chronic illness. 3 marks

Analysis does not adequately support optimal care delivery for the chosen chronic condition. 0 – 2 marks

Empowerment: Critically discuss the ways in which nurses can facilitate empowerment and self-management for patients and their families.

Critical discussion, analysis and explanation of the role of the nurse in enabling self-management for patients and their families for optimal care. 5 - 6 marks

Thorough explanation and discussion of the role of the nurse in enabling self- management for patients and their families for optimal care. 4 – 5 marks

Detailed description of the role of the nurse in enabling self-management for patients and their families for optimal care. 3 – 4 marks

Description of the role of the nurse in enabling self- management for patients and their families for optimal care. Limited consideration of person-centred, holistic care 3 marks

The role of the nurse in enabling self- management and optimal care for patients and their families is not described and/or explained and/or irrelevant. 0 -2 marks

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Local resources: Identify the recommendations for patient care using resources available within one particular local area or health district. Discuss recommendations for patient care in both acute and primary healthcare settings.

Clear and comprehensive recommendations for patient care using resources available within one particular local area or health district. Comprehensive discussion of recommendations for patient care in both acute and primary settings 4 - 5 marks

Clear and detailed recommendations for patient care using resources available within one particular local area or health district. Detailed discussion of recommendations for patient care in both acute and primary settings 3 – 4 marks

Clear recommendations for patient care using resources available within one particular local area or health district. Discussion of recommendations for patient care in both acute and primary settings 3 marks

Unclear outline of how to implement the patient care recommendations in the local area or district. Limited discussion of recommendations for patient care in both acute and primary settings 2.5 marks

The patient care recommendations are not outlined using resources in the local area or district. Little or no discussion of recommendations for patient care in both acute and primary settings 0 – 2 marks

Challenges: Link patient care recommendations to available resources and discuss potential challenges or barriers.

Optimal patient care recommendations are clearly linked to available resources. Thorough discussion of challenges and barriers. Discussion specific to the chosen case study and designated local area or health district. 5 - 6 Marks

Optimal patient care recommendations are clearly linked to available resources. Detailed discussion of challenges and barriers. Discussion specific to the chosen case study and designated local area or health district. 4 – 5 marks

Optimal patient care recommendations are clearly linked to available resources. Discussion of challenges and barriers. Discussion specific to the chosen case study and designated local area or health district. 3 – 4 marks

Optimal patient care recommendations are linked to available resources. Limited discussion of challenges and barriers. Discussion specific to the chosen case study and/or designated local area or health district. 3 marks

Optimal patient care recommendations are not clearly linked to available resources. Challenges and/or barriers not discussed. Discussion not specific to the chosen case study and designated local area or health district. 0 – 2 marks

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Nursing actions: Provide three specific nursing actions to take into future practice to optimise patient care in chronic conditions.

Comprehensive discussion drawing on three specific nursing actions for future nursing practice to optimise patient care. Clear discussion and explanation of how learning will influence future nursing practice. 6 - 7 marks

Detailed discussion drawing on three specific nursing actions for future nursing practice to optimise patient care. Clear discussion and explanation of how learning will influence future nursing practice. 5 – 6 marks

Discussion drawing on three specific nursing actions for future nursing practice to optimise patient care. Brief description of how learning will influence future nursing practice. 4 – 5 marks

Discussion drawing on three specific nursing actions for future nursing practice to optimise patient care. Discussion lacks explanation of how learning will influence future nursing practice. 3.5 marks

Overt lack of familiarity with how learning will influence future nursing practice to optimise care in chronic conditions and a general lack of familiarity with specific nursing actions. 0 – 3 marks

Overall quality of writing and referencing: Writing is clear and coherent. Discussion is well supported with current evidence and quality research papers or scholarly sources. Correct paraphrasing and APA referencing. No more than 10% direct quotes. Complies with word count.

There are no grammatical or vocabulary errors. Expression is clear and coherent. Use of evidence is convincing and correct. Ten high quality and appropriate research papers have been included. Correct paraphrasing and referencing are evident. 5 - 6 marks

There are no more than a few grammatical or vocabulary errors and these do not affect clarity. Use of evidence is convincing and correct. Less than ten high quality and appropriate research papers have been included. Correct paraphrasing and referencing are evident. Some minor errors. 4 - 5 marks

Some grammatical or vocabulary errors, that rarely affect clarity. Evidence limited in scope and/or there are some errors in referencing More than seven high quality and appropriate research papers or scholarly sources have been included. Use of paraphrasing and referencing are mostly correct. 3 - 4 marks

Some grammatical or vocabulary errors that affect clarity. More than five appropriate quality research papers have been included Evidence is limited in scope and/or there are some errors in referencing and/or paraphrasing. 2.5 marks

There are numerous serious errors in grammar and vocabulary that affect clarity. No or poor-quality papers have been included or not included as evidence. APA referencing is not evident or poor. More than 10% direct quotes. Does not comply with word count. 0 - 2 marks