Access to HE Diploma Title

Access to HE Diploma (Nursing)

Unit Code(s)

Unit Title

Level

Credit Value

QU025400

Management of Ill Health

3

3

Assignment Title

Case Study Response to Chronic Illness

Tasks: QU025400 Management of Ill Health

This assignment requires completion of one task.

Task:  A response to a set case study.  1,500 words (+/- 10%)

Daisy is 42 years old and lives with her husband, Tony, in a large 4-bedroomed house. Daisy has multiple sclerosis, is housebound and moves no further than her bed and chair. This means that she spends most of her time in a converted downstairs bedroom. Tony occupies one of the bedrooms upstairs. Daisy was diagnosed 10 years ago, but the disease has progressed quite quickly. The couple has no children or no pets.

Daisy is a qualified physiotherapist and her husband is a primary school teacher. Tony is finding it hard coming to terms with Daisy’s disabling condition and as a result they spend very little time together. He also worries about now having only one salary and meeting the financial demands of managing a large house. Tony will often not allow the heating to be put on, even though Daisy complains of being cold.

Daisy’s mood is often quite low when the carers visit. She also sometimes gets angry with the carers as she feels they don’t always understand her needs.

Guidance:

For the response to this case study you need to analyse the following:

• The physical changes brought on by this disease, summarising the signs and symptoms that may present
• The treatment options available and the likely prognosis of the disease.
• The psychological impact on both the patient and her husband and carers.
• The support needs of the individual patient in this case, detailing how these support needs could be met.

(AC 1.1, AC 1.2, AC 1.3, AC 2.1, AC 3.1, AC 3.2)

Grade Descriptor profile awarded for this assignment

GD1

GD2

GD3

GD4

GD5

GD6

GD7

x

x

x

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Actual Date Submitted:

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Formal Extension Request:

Yes ☐     No ☐

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Tutor/Assessor Signature to Agree Extension: 

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Date Resubmission Submitted:

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Access to HE Diploma Title

Access to HE Diploma (Nursing)

Assignment Title

Case Study Response to Chronic Illness (whole unit assessment)

Assessment Criteria

1.1

Analyse the physiological changes associated with a specified illness.

1.2

Summarise the signs and symptoms of the illness.

1.3

Analyse the treatment options and prognosis for the illness.

2.1

Summarise the psychological and social impact of a specified illness on: * the individual * others. Others may include the individual`s family, friends or carers.

3.1

Analyse the support needs of the individual with the chronic illness.

3.2

Propose ways to meet the individual`s support needs.

Grade Descriptors – QU025400 Management of Ill Health
This assignment is graded using elements from the grade descriptors below

If you achieve all assessment criteria listed above at Level 3, you will be awarded a Pass. To gain a Merit or Distinction, your work must match the performance described in the following grade descriptors.

Grade Descriptor

To achieve a Merit:

To achieve a Distinction:

GD 1 Understanding the subject

Student`s work:

a) demonstrates a very good grasp of the relevant knowledge base

b)  is generally informed by the major conventions and practices of the area of study

c)  demonstrates very good understanding of the different perspectives or approaches associated with the area of study.

Student`s work:

a) demonstrates a very good grasp of the relevant knowledge base

b)  is generally informed by the major conventions and practices of the area of study

c)  demonstrates very good understanding of the different perspectives or approaches associated with the area of study.

GD 2 Application of Knowledge

Student’s work:

a)    makes use of relevant • facts • theories • perspectives • models • concepts with either

b)    breadth or depth

very good levels of • accuracy • insight • analysis • synthesis • creativity

 Student’s work:

a)    makes use of relevant • facts • theories • perspectives with both

b)    breadth and depth and/or

excellent levels of • accuracy • insight • analysis • synthesis • creativity

GD7

Quality

To achieve a Merit:

The student’s work:

a) is structured in a way that is generally logical and fluent

b) puts forward arguments or ideas which are generally unambiguous, but which are in a minor way limited or incomplete

taken as a whole, demonstrates a very good response to the demands of the brief/assignment.

To achieve a Distinction:

The student’s work:

a) is structured in a way that is consistently logical and fluent

b) puts forward arguments or ideas which are consistently unambiguous and cogent

taken as a whole, demonstrates an excellent response to the demands of the brief/assignment.

Additional Guidance

To achieve a Merit:

To achieve a Distinction:

The essay will demonstrate a very good understanding and knowledge of the illness and accompanying physical, psychological and social perspectives, including the impact on family or carers. The essay will demonstrate very good attention to all identified in a) and b) of GD7.

The essay will demonstrate an outstanding understanding and knowledge of the illness and accompanying physical, psychological and social perspectives, including the impact on family or carers. The essay will demonstrate excellent attention to all identified in a) and b) of GD7.