Reference no: EM132873982 , Length: word count:1000
5KNIA012 Symptom Assessment and Management - King's College London
Coursework- Part A
Choose a patient from one of the first three scenario's
Discuss and analyse the way in which ONE symptom from the following list experienced by that patient may be ASSESSED using a person centred approach relevant to the context of the scenario.
Maria
a. Delirium, agitation and confusion
b. Anxiety and depression
c. Articulation of End of life preferences
Caroline
a. Fatigue,
b. Breathlessness,
c. Dealing with uncertainty
Danny
a. Skin integrity and wounds
b. Weight loss
c. Managing health when homeless
Your overall word count needs to be 1000 words but how you use them is up to you. The following is a suggested word guide if it is helpful.
Context introducing patient chosen and rationale for symptom choice (150 words),
Impact of the social situation of your patient on their experiences of this symptom (250 words)
Literature review guiding choice of action (300 words)
Outline the assessment approach you might take with your patient for your chosen symptom, informed by your literature review (200 words),
Conclusion (150 words)
Please use a minimum of 8 references
Coursework- Part B
Discuss and analyse the way in which one symptom encountered in scenario 4 or scenario 5 which was your IPE pain experience may be MANAGED using a person centred approach relevant to the context of the scenario.
Drawing on evidence from the literature discuss the MANAGEMENT of one of the following symptoms
Darrak
Nausea and Vomiting
Dysphagia
Constipation & diarrhoea Altered body image
IPE patient
Pain
These are approximate ways in which you might use your 1000 word count. Context (200 words)
Rationale for action incorporating literature review (450 words) Reflection on one aspect of working as a team (250 words) Conclusion (150 words)
Please use a minimum of 8 references
Attachment:- Symptom Assessment and Management.rar