PATIENT PATHWAYS OF CARE IN ADULT NURSING
Description
The 4 Learning Outcomes that are assessed by the patient centred case study include:
1) Demonstrate explicit knowledge of the principles of surgical and medical care in adult nursing both within the hospital and the community
2) Apply the principles of surgical and medical nursing to assess and develop care plans in partnership with multi agency team for various medical and surgical conditions within the hospital and the community setting
3) Demonstrate explicit knowledge and understanding of national policies and local strategies and how these impact on the individual patient.
4) Implement national and local guidance and strategies to support practice within the students’ sphere of practice.
A 3000 word, patient centred case study focusing on a patient you have cared for in a medical or surgical ward/unit.
The student must:
1) Select a patient they have cared for on a medical or surgical ward/unit/other area.
2) Identify how the patient was admitted to hospital, their presenting complaint and the care pathway they followed.
3) Discuss the overarching nursing assessment used to identify the patients’ problems on admission.
4) Critically analyse one element of care given to the patient during their admission.
5) Ensure the discussion refers to relevant local and national policies and strategies and multi professionals involved in the patients care.
6) Analyse any potential discharge plans that may be required to ensure the patient remains safe when they return home.
SUGGESTED LAYOUT FOR THE ASSIGNMENT
Introduction: Be clear and concise, briefly state what you are going to cover in your essay and the tools that were used. Make sure you refer to all of the learning outcomes. Also make sure you state that the patients name and personal details have been changed in line with NMC confidentiality guidelines.
Main Body of Essay:
State which nursing assessment tool was used to assess the patient on admission, From the nursing assessment pick one element of care the patient required on admission.
Critically analyse this element of care, discussing how it was delivered in accordance to local policy/procedures and guidelines
Make sure that you focus on the nursing rather than medical management as this has to be relevant to your sphere of practice.
You should also refer to the other professional bodies involved in the patients care in regards to your chosen element.
Make sure you use contemporary references to support your arguments and discussion.
