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Partnerships in Health and Illness Assignment - Consumer Case Study Essay

Learning outcomes -

1. Critically analyse individual, community, environmental and social factors that influence health beliefs and practices and strategies for promoting positive health behaviours.

2. Evaluate and apply evidence-based models of health behaviour change, health education, self-management support, and partnerships in health care as they apply to promotion of health and wellness and rehabilitation of individuals.

Task Description and Case Study Resources -

This Essay is based on an EdCaN Case Study.

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 planning following the end of his active treatment.

What you need to do -

Discuss the content you would include in a Survivorship Care Plan, and outline your approaches to education and collaboration with John and his wife to develop this plan. Your plan should consider:

• The recommended follow up regimen after curative treatment for colorectal cancer, having critically reviewed the available evidence.
• Signs and symptoms associated with colorectal cancer recurrence.
• 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.
• Evidence-based communication strategies and theories of behavior change to facilitate effective education about health behaviours and promote a healthier lifestyle.

Points for Consideration: The task is best addressed using the following format -

Use the following headings:

Introduction [100 words]

Your introduction should clearly explain the context and purpose of this case study essay, as well as outline the areas covered within it.

Discharge planning [400]

This section should discuss John's cancer diagnosis and treatment summary, followed by:

- The recommended follow up regimen after curative treatment for colorectal cancer for John, incorporating critical discussion of available evidence.

- Relevant referrals/clinical documentation to be provided to coordinate ongoing care.

- Signs and symptoms associated with colorectal cancer recurrence.

Collaborative approaches to education and planning for self-management [900]

In the context of education and planning for self-management, this section should discuss:

- Survivorship issues that John may experience across 1) physical, 2) psychological, 3) social and 4) spiritual domains of health; and at least one strategy for prevention of the identified issues.

- Health education to be provided as well as the communication principles and evidence-based strategies that will facilitate effective education and goal-setting.

Conclusion [100 words]

Give a brief summary of the main points of your case study essay.

References [not included in word count].

Attachment:- Assignment File.rar