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%
The assessm
is written usi
correct sente
structure,
spelling,
grammar an
vocabulary. T
references a
appropriately
researched o
library
databases s
as CINAHL o
Ovid Medline
and have be
published in
last five (5)
years. All inreferences a
the reference
are correctly
styled using
APA 7th style
guide. The w
count is
maintained
within +/- 10
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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