1. You are required to prepare an academic paper that critically analyses the literature related to the Community Care of one of the following patient types:
Care of an elderly person in their home
1. 2. Select a health issue that could be managed in the community for your selected patient from one of the cohorts listed above. i.e. a chronic/life limiting condition.
2. 3. 4.
5. Your paper must provide an evidence based (literature) supported discussion that must include:
6.
a) An introduction that clearly identifies the patient type (cohort) and the health issue this patient has that will be best managed in the community.
b) A discussion regarding the rationale for caring for this patient in the community. i.e benefits/advantages.
c) The nurse’s role, and nursing considerations/responsibilities when coordinating care (for your particular patient) as it relates to:
Assessment and documentation required (E.g home risk assessment)
Resources required (E.g clinical, medications, equipment)
Appropriate collaboration, communication and team meetings
Data collection and information sharing among multidisciplinary practitioners
Referrals
OH & S- safety of the nurse/health professional and patient
Legal, ethical and cultural considerations
Family capacity to support care and/or the resources family/carers may need to access
Any challenges that may arise when caring or coordinating care for the patient in the community
d) The conclusion should include a summary of key findings and clearly and succinctly tie together what you have discussed throughout your paper.
