Assessment Task 2 Assessment name: Consumer case study essay Learning outcomes measured: 2. Critically analyse individual, community, environmental and social factors that influence health beliefs and practices and strategies for promoting positive health behaviours. 3. Analyse evidence-based models of health behaviour change, health education, self-management support, and partnerships in health care as they apply to promotion of health and wellness and rehabilitation of individuals and communities. Length: 2500 words Weighting: 60% Individual/Group: Individual Formative/Summative: Formative and Summative How will I be assessed: Opportunities available in-tutorials for formative feedback Grading scale using a rubric for summative feedback. Due Date: 21/05/2017, Submitted by 4pm via Turn It In within your NSB303 Blackboard site. Task Description and Case Study Resources The NSB303 Academic Essay is based on an EdCaN Case Study. To locate this case study go to: 1. http://edcan.org.au/edcan-learning-resources/case-based-learning-resources/colorectal-cancer 2. View the videos of John embedded in this continuing professional development module for nurses. The following are the direct links to the videos: • http://edcan.org.au/edcan-learning-resources/case-based-learning-resources/colorectal-cancer/reduce-risk/prevention 
 • http://edcan.org.au/edcan-learning-resources/case-based-learning-resources/colorectal-cancer/find-condition-early/early-detection 
 • http://edcan.org.au/edcan-learning-resources/case-based-learning-
resources/colorectal-cancer/find-condition-early/responding 
 • http://edcan.org.au/edcan-learning-resources/case-based-learning-
resources/colorectal-cancer/active-treatment/adjuvant-therapy 
 3. Explore further, the relevant considerations and resources available to address needs in the broader context of survivorship. Refer to the following link for an example: • https://www.mskcc.org/experience/living-beyond-cancer
 The following additional information should be considered when addressing the Academic Essay: For the purpose of this assignment you are the Cancer Care Coordinator at the hospital where John receives his adjuvant chemotherapy for colorectal cancer. John is currently receiving his last cycle of chemotherapy and you will be meeting with him to provide education with regards to his discharge and self-management plan following the end of his active treatment. What you need to do In preparation for your meeting with John, you are to develop a discharge and self- management plan for discussion with him. Your plan should consider: • The recommended follow up regimen after curative treatment for colorectal cancer, having critically reviewed the available evidence. 
 • Signs and symptoms associated with colorectal cancer recurrence. 
 • Strategies to prevent survivorship issues that John may experience across all domains of health (including physical, psychological, social and spiritual health) after treatment for colorectal cancer and. 
 Before discussing the plan with John and his family, you are to consider the principles of communication and outline strategies that will facilitate effective education about his discharge and self-management plan. Identify the criteria you will use to evaluate the success of your education in this case study. 
 Bachelor of Nursing Points for Consideration: The above assessment task is best addressed using the following format Use the following headings: Introduction [250 words]
 Your introduction should include a brief overview of John’s history, the purpose of this essay, and an outline of the areas covered in the essay. Discharge Plan [600 words]
 This section (two paragraphs) should discuss: - The recommended follow up regimen after curative treatment for colorectal cancer for John, incorporating critical discussion of available evidence. 
 - Signs and symptoms associated with colorectal cancer recurrence 
 Self-Management Plan [1400 words]
 In the context of a self-management plan, this section (six paragraphs) should discuss: 
 - Survivorship issues that John may experience across 1) physical, 2) psychological, 3) social and 4) spiritual domains of health and strategies for prevention of the identified issues. 
 - Communication principles/ strategies that will facilitate effective education. 
 - Criteria that will be used to evaluate the success of the education session. 
Conclusion [250 words]
 Give a brief summary of the main points of the essay. 
 References [not included in word count] 
 Bachelor of Nursing Research and Writing Guidelines: 1. Spend some time familiarising yourself with the EdCan resources and the colorectal case study. You will find links to references embedded in the colorectal case scenario and learning activities that may be helpful in your research. 
 2. Use references that are primarily peer-reviewed journal articles, published within the last ten years. Consumer websites, Wikipedia and websites that are not government-based or related to professional organisations are unacceptable. Examples of acceptable websites include: a] National Health and Medical Research Council
b] State Departments of Health
c] Publications aimed at health professionals from organisations such as 
those found in Cancer Australia – Cancer Learning Resources (for example EdCan, eviQ). 
 3. A critical review of the evidence means synthesising the research literature from different perspectives and arguing that the chosen plan will benefit the patient. 
 4. At least 15 to 20 high quality academic references, used appropriately, are expected to support the arguments within your essay. 
 Formatting Guidelines: You are expected to present your assignment in a scholarly fashion. It should conform to the following academic conventions. Penalties will apply if these conventions are not adhered to. Use the following points as a checklist prior to submission: You may have plus/minus 200 words of the designated word count, not including in-text references and the reference list. 
 Include a footer with page numbers "x of y" and a header with your name and student number on all pages 
 Use a separate page for references. The reference page is not included in the word count 
 Reference according to QUT, APA conventions only. Please refer to QUT Cite/Write for these referencing conventions. 
 Bullet points and numbering are not appropriate in this assessment item 
 Use size 12 font, Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri font and 1.5 line spacing for all assignments, left and right justify, and ensure margins of 2.5 cm on the right and left of the page. 
 Submit your assignment through Turn It In by the due date. Assessments submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be marked and will receive a grade of 1 or 0%. Please refer to the Faculty of Health ‘Late submission of assessment’ policy and the ‘Application for assessment/ assignment extension form’ located on the Blackboard site.