Assessment Task Description In Australia we have an ageing population and rich cultural diversity. As healthcare providers, it is pertinent to appreciate diverse social constructs and...

Assessment Task Description

In Australia we have an ageing population and rich cultural diversity. As healthcare providers, it is pertinent to appreciate diverse social constructs and understandings of health and ageing.

You are to interview a person over the age of 65 years old that has a different cultural background to yourself. You are to obtain a medical history. The history must include:

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• demographic data,


• perception of health status,


• spirituality, sexuality, social relationships,


• risk factors and what is their expectations of their health status in view of ageing.


• You must include a genogram.

You are to prepare a 7-10 minute presentation, the presentation will include;

• An introduction of the interviewee (must use a pseudonym to maintain confidentiality)


• Their health history, cultural background and genogram


• Identify the social determinants of health that impact the interviewee.


• Define the concept of ageism and describe how ageism and bias may impact the interviewee.

Assessment format(s):Individual video presentation

Duration: Total presentation length should be 7-10 minutes.

ULOs

• 2. Discuss the role of the nurse in mitigating conscious and unconscious bias, promoting healthy ageing and wellbeing across the different contexts of care in light of the Aged Care Quality Standards.


• 4.Propose strategies to engage with older people from diverse populations to promote dignity and choice in health care decision making, including palliative and end of life care.


• 5.Examine the historical and contemporary social determinants that impact on the older person’s experience; including health economics, access, equity, ethical and legal
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Assessment weighting: 45%

Assessment due date: Monday 14th Oct 10am Week 12

Individual assessment:Individual assignment

Students need to submit the video (mp4 or movie format) and interview raw data (MS word or PDF) to the canvas platform.

Assessment format guidelines

• The PowerPoint presentation must be saved as either .mp4 or .mov


• APA 7 style must be used for referencing in the PowerPoint presentation.


• Students' names are not to be included on any assessment tasks/submissions. Only student ID numbers should be included in the cover slide (as per theAssessment PolicyandAssessment Procedures).


• Cover slide should be included with student ID, title of the presentation, date of submission.


• Last slide should contain references using APA style 7thversion.

Materials/resources provided:Students may need to use the lecture power points, reading lists, journal articles to prepare for the presentation.

Example interview with Krishna's mum -Example interviewLinks to an external site.

Assessment 3 explained -Assessment 3 explainedLinks to an external site.

Materials students may need:Students need to research the latest materials relevant to the topic from the library website or Australian Government websites. For e.g. Australian Commission on Quality Standards, AIHW, ABS etc.

Marking criteria:The rubric will be used to mark the assignment. The rubric is attached in the canvas site.

Feedback post assessment:The feedback will be available in 15 days of the submission date.

Tips and tricks for success:

• Commence preparation on the assessment early
  
  
  • Starting at the beginning of semester and continuing to revise and add ideas as you explore different concepts each week.
  
  
  • Thoroughly research your topic.
  
  
  • Be clear of the concepts you want to include and map the key principles related to each of them (and any interrelations).
  
  
  
  


• Plan your presentation and make sure that you include all requirements outlined in the task description and rubric.


• Consider presentation of information on the slides including, but not limited to:
  
  
  • Font size
  
  
  • Background colour and style
  
  
  • Volume of information presented on each slide – Students are strongly encouraged to present summary points on their slides that are supported by the narrated content.
  
  
  • Avoid reading the slides to the audience.
    
  
  
  
  


• Consider the use of terminology and level of detail provided to ensure audience understanding is supported during the presentation.


• Practice a couple of times before you record and submit.


• Be confident! You have worked hard on your assessment, be proud of your work.
  

Expectations

It is expected that students will:

• undertake a broad search of relevant academic nursing literature,


• use high-quality peer reviewed literature and textbooks contextualised to the Australian Healthcare setting.


• demonstrate integration of learning from workshops and modules


• demonstrate a scholarly approach in relation to use of another researcher’s and author’s ideas.
  

It is expected that in relation to the PowerPoint submission students will:

• Seek support from DITM Service Desk well in advance of the due date, for assistance and troubleshooting advice relating to the recording and/or upload of their assessment.


• Proofread your work and review audioquality and clarity.

In relation to the overall assessment, it is expected that students will:

• follow steps outlined in this assessment overview regarding upload of documents,


• seek support from service desk in the event they are unfamiliar with using the learning management system (canvas)

Support resources for students:

UC Library -Study Skills