Teaching Period 2, 2023
NURS1025 Person-centred Care Across the Lifespan
Assignment 3: Case study
Team/Individual task: Individual
Word/time limit: 1200 words (+/- 10%)
Weighting: 40%
Due date: 5pm AEST Monday 24 July 2023 (Week 10)
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Assignment overview
This assignment is a mandatory submission, which means that in order to pass this
subject of study, you must submit this assignment.
This assignment is an opportunity to demonstrate how you would provide person-centred care to
an individual, during one specific stage of the lifespan. You will select one case study to focus
your assignment on. By analysing and responding to this case, you will showcase your ability to
understand the needs of an individual, and your skills in developing a care plan based on those
specific needs.
By completing this assignment, you will develop your understanding of how a person-centred
care plan can be constructed from the information given to you by the person.
This assignment supports Subject Learning Outcomes 4, 5 and 6.
If your studies have been adversely affected by circumstances beyond your control, you
may request an extension using the following options.
Note: A request must be made within 48 hours of the assignment due date.
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Assignment details
Read through the following information to understand and meet the requirements of this
assignment:
Case study options
You are required to select one (1) of the following case studies as the focus for your
assignment:
• Option 1: Assignment 3: Case study 1 – Adolescence.
(https://canvas.westernsydneyonline.edu.au/courses/1400/pages/assignment-3-case-study-
1-adolescence)
• Option 2: Assignment 3: Case study 2 – Young adulthood.
(https://canvas.westernsydneyonline.edu.au/courses/1400/pages/assignment-3-case-study-
2-young-adulthood)
• Option 3: Assignment 3: Case study 3 – Older adult
(https://canvas.westernsydneyonline.edu.au/courses/1400/pages/assignment-3-case-study-
3-older-adult)
To select your case study, read through each case in detail and consider what you know about
the person’s stage in the lifespan. Select your case based on your level of knowledge, and your
personal interest in providing stage-specific care for the person described.
Case study analysis
Once you have selected and examined your case study, answer the following questions as they
relate to the case:
1. What is the person’s primary concern? How has this concern impacted their life, and their
relationships with family, friends and the community?
2. What is the person’s stage in the lifespan? According to Erikson’s psychosocial theory, what
challenge is the person facing? How the person is navigating this challenge?
3. Discuss the facilitators and barriers that the person may face as they navigate ways to
resolve their concern?
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4. How will you, as a nurse or midwife, assist the person to find person-centred solutions to
their dilemma?
Note: Ensure that your answers are based on high-quality evidence found within current nursing
literature (published within the last five years). Look for peer-reviewed articles in reputable
journals and databases. CINAHL and Ovid Medline are useful places to start.
Case study presentation
Once you have answered the case study analysis questions, transform your work into an essaystyle response. Work presented in essay format should have an introduction, middle and
conclusion.
As a general guide, you may want to turn your responses to questions 1–3 into an introduction,
transform questions 4–6 into the middle section of your essay, and conclude with your thoughts
on question 7.
Note: The reference list is not included in the word count.
Key information
Your assignment must reflect the values of person-centred care: respect, individualised
care and empathy.
Assignment tip
View the marking guide under ‘Assignment criteria’ to see a detailed breakdown of how your
work will be assessed. This is an excellent place to start your preparations for this assignment.
Refer back to the marking guide frequently to make sure you are meeting the requirements.
Supporting documents
Supporting resources
• American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style guide (PDF 725 KB)
(https://library.westernsydney.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/1943487/cite_APA.pdf)
(Western Sydney University Library, 2020).
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• Library Study Smart (https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/studysmart/home/selfhelp_resources/assignment_help) —a library resource that will assist you in completing your
assignments (Western Sydney University Library, 2021).
• PCALS (https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/schools/sonm/current-studentinfo/professional_communication_and_academic_literacy) —academic support developed
exclusively for the School of Nursing and Midwifery (Western Sydney University, 2022).
• Western Sydney University Library has further information about referencing on their
Referencing and citation (https://library.westernsydney.edu.au/main/guides/referencingcitation) page.
Watch the following video which contains some great assignment information.
Please note: The video was originally filmed for the on-campus cohort so there may be some
incorrect dates and some mention of vUWS but the assignment information is applicable to your
assignment.
Assignment 3 PCAL (2022) courtesy of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney
University
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If you need assistance with academic feedback on a draft of your assignment, see Assignment
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Assignment criteria
1. Introduction and overview of the case study.
2. Erikson’s psychosocial theory.
3. The facilitators and barriers that the person/woman may face.
4. Providing person/woman-centred care.
5. Conclusion.
6. Academic writing and references.
Your work will be assessed using the following marking guide:
Assignment 3 marking guide
Criteria | No Pass | Pass 50–64% |
Credit 65–74% |
Distinction 75–84% |
Introduction and overview of the case |
Inadequate attempt to explain the person’s |
A satisfactory attempt to explain the person’s |
A good explanation of the person’s primary |
A very good and clear explanation of the person’s |
High
Distinction
85–100%
An excellent
clear and
concise
explanation
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Criteria | No Pass | Pass 50–64% |
Credit 65–74% |
Distinction 75–84% |
study (20 marks) |
primary concern that fails to demonstrate how this concern is affecting the person’s life and their relationship with family, friends and community. |
primary concern with some attempt to demonstrate how this concern is affecting the person’s life and their relationship with family, friends and community. |
concern. The introduction shows a good understanding of how this concern is affecting the person’s life and their relationship with family, friends and community. |
primary concern demonstrates respect for the person/woman. The introduction shows a very good understanding of how this concern is affecting the person’s life and their relationship with family, friends and community. |
≤9.5 | 10–12.5 | 13–14.5 | 15–16.5 | |
Erikson’s psychosocial theory (20 marks) |
An inadequate attempt to demonstrate that Erikson’s psychosocial theory has been applied to this case study and little/or no understanding of the person’s dilemma. |
A satisfactory attempt to demonstrate that some of Erikson’s psychosocial theory has been applied to this case study with some attempt to understand some of the complexities of the person’s dilemma. |
A good discussion demonstrates that some of Erikson’s psychosocial theory has been applied to this case study and has shown an understanding of the complexity of the person’s dilemma. |
A very good and clear discussion demonstrates that Erikson’s psychosocial theory has been applied to this case study and has provided an insight into the complexity of the person’s dilemma. |
≤9.5 | 10–12.5 | 13–14.5 | 15–16.5 |
High
Distinction
85–100%
the person’s
primary conc
demonstrate
respect and
empathy for
person/wom
The introduc
shows a dee
understandin
how this
concern is
affecting the
person’s life
their relation
with family,
friends and
community.
17–20
An excellent
clear and
concise
discussion
demonstrate
that Erikson’
psychosocia
theory has b
applied to th
case study a
has provided
insightful
understandin
of the
complexity o
the person’s
dilemma.
17–20
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Criteria | No Pass | Pass 50–64% |
Credit 65–74% |
Distinction 75–84% |
The facilitators and barriers that the person/woman may face (10 marks) |
Fails to provide an understanding of the facilitators and barriers the person/woman may face. |
Provides a satisfactory attempt to understand the facilitators and barriers the person/woman may face. |
Demonstrates a good understanding of the barriers that the person/woman may face. |
Demonstrates a very good and insightful understanding of the barriers that the person/woman may face. |
≤4.5 | 5–6 | 6.5–7 | 7.5–8 | |
Providing person/woman centred care (20 marks) |
Fails to demonstrate an understanding of how nurses and midwives can assist the person/woman with their dilemma. |
Provides a satisfactory attempt to explain how nurses and midwives can assist a person/woman with their dilemma. |
Provides a good and respectful approach to explaining how nurses and midwives can assist the person/woman with their dilemma. |
Provides a very good, respectful and individual approach to explaining how nurses and midwives can assist the person/woman with their dilemma. |
≤9.5 | 10–12.5 | 13–14.5 | 15–16.5 |
High
Distinction
85–100%
Demonstrate
an excellent,
empathetic a
insightful
understandin
of the barrier
that the
person/wom
may face.
8.5–10
Provides an
excellent,
empathetic,
respectful an
individual
approach to
explaining ho
nurses and
midwives ca
assist the
person/wom
with their
dilemma.
17–20
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Criteria | No Pass | Pass 50–64% |
Credit 65–74% |
Distinction 75–84% |
Conclusion (10 marks) |
The conclusion does not tie the topics in this assessment together and makes an inappropriate and/or no attempt to recommend the next step in care. |
A satisfactory conclusion that ties some of the topics in this assessment together with some attempt to recommend the next steps in the person/woman’s care. |
A good conclusion that attempts to tie all the topics in this assessment together with an attempt to recommend the next steps in the person/woman’s care. |
A very good and clear conclusion that ties all the topics in this assessment together with a recommendation for the next steps in the person/woman’s care. |
≤4.5 | 5–6 | 6.5–7 | 7.5–8 |
High
Distinction
85–100%
An excellent
clear and
concise
conclusion th
ties all the to
in this
assessment
together with
recommenda
for the next
steps in the
person/wom
care.
8.5–10
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Criteria | No Pass | Pass 50–64% |
Credit 65–74% |
Distinction 75–84% |
Academic writing and references (20 marks) |
The assessment is difficult to understand because it is written with incorrect sentence structure, spelling and grammatical mistakes and poor choices of vocabulary. The references are not linked to the topic and/or published more than five (5) years ago. In-text references and the reference list are not styled using the APA 7th style guide with errors. The word count is not maintained within +/- 10%. |
The assessment has errors in sentence structure, spelling, grammar and vocabulary but can be understood. The references are mostly published in the last five (5) years. All in-text references and the reference list are correctly styled using the APA 7th style guide but contain errors. The word count is maintained within +/- 10%. |
The assessment is written using mostly correct sentence structure, spelling, grammar and vocabulary. The references have been published in the last five (5) years. All in text references and the reference list are correctly styled using the APA 7th style guide with some errors. The word count is maintained within +/- 10%. |
The assessment is written using correct sentence structure, spelling, grammar and vocabulary. The references are appropriate and have been published in the last five (5) years. All in-text references and the reference list are correctly styled using the APA 7th style guide with minimal errors. The word count is maintained within +/- 10%. |
≤9.5 | 10–12.5 | 13–14.5 | 15–16.5 |
High
Distinction
85–100%
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vocabulary. T
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Ovid Medline
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17–20
References
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Western Sydney University Library. (2020). American Psychological Association (APA)
referencing style guide. https://library.westernsydney.edu.au/main/sites/default/files
/pdf/cite_APA.pdf
Western Sydney University Library. (2021). Library study smart.
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/studysmart/home/self-help_resources/assignment_help
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