Provide a critical analyses of the nature and the impact of (Prader Willi Syndrome)a health condition for people with learning disability and the health promotion role of the learning disability nurse.
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Assessment Title: Provide a critical analyses of the nature and the impact of (Prader Willi Syndrome)a health condition for people with learning disability and the health promotion role of the learning disability nurse.
Essay Topic: Prader Willi Syndrome
(2000 words)*
Examine the impact of common conditions and syndromes on the biopsychosocial needs of people with an intellectual/learning disability.
Explore the role of the learning disability nurse in promoting health and well-being for people with additional health needs through contemporary and evidence-based practice.
Learning Outcomes – Knowledge and Skills
Successful students will typically be able to:
Analyse the implications of associated conditions to health and wellbeing in people with intellectual/learning disabilities.
Examine the specific contribution the learning disability nurse makes in improving the health and well-being of people with intellectual/learning disabilities individually and in services.
Recognise the contribution of other professionals working in a multidisciplinary way and their impact upon therapeutic interventions.
Learning Outcomes – Skills and Attributes
Successful students will typically be able to:
Apply the nursing process to meet the biopsychosocial needs of people with intellectual/learning disabilities.
Use therapeutic approaches and interventions to promote health and well-being.
Use person centred approaches to nursing care and the support of people with intellectual/learning disabilities
Summative Assessment – 2000 words
Choose one topic from the list below. Provide a critical analysis of the nature and the impact of this health condition for people with a learning disability and the health promotion role of the learning disability nurse.
ESSAY TOPC:
Prader Willi Syndrome
Summative Assessment
Clear identification of the chosen topic.
Your introduction sets out the content of the essay and defines the key concepts as necessary
Discussion of the nature and the impact of health issues is clear and logical,
demonstrating your knowledge and understanding of the topic.
The health promotion role of the learning disability nurse is discussed. A clear rationale that sets out the learning disability nursing context is evident.
Hints for your assignment:
Terminology:
Your assignment must be presented in a person centred way so please avoid the following:
Service users, patients, clients
PWLD, LD, LD Nurse
It is acceptable to initially write people with learning a learning disability then refer to people, the person or individuals.
You may also initially write the Learning Disability Nurse then refer to the nurse.
Summative Assessment
Appropriate use and application of literature throughout the essay, including
key local and national policy drivers.
Presentation, including grammar and spelling is consistently of a high standard
Must have a complete reference list and follow UH HSK 2021/22 referencing guidelines exactly for all citations and references
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Recommended module reading list
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General Reading and Module information
Unit 1
Learning Disability Nursing: Modern Day Practice
Book
by Bob Gates; Kay Mafuba
2015
Essential Resources
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Person-centred Nursing: Theory and Practice
Book
by Brendan McCormack; Tanya McCance
2010
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Unit 2
Learning disability today: the essential guide for support staff, service providers, families and students
Book
edited by Gill Concannon; Renee Francis; Jo Delree; Lesley Bedford; Ed Chaplin; Marian Jennings
2018
Recommended resources
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Supporting the Physical Health Needs of People with Learning Disabilities
Book
by Steve Hardy; Peter Woodward; Eddie Chaplin
27/04/2016
Recommended resources
Reading intention: Undecided
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Anxiety and Depression in People with Intellectual Disabilities
Book
by Raghu Raghavan
01/08/2012
Reading intention: Undecided
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Mental Health in Intellectual Disabilities
Book
by Nick Bouras; Steve Hardy; Geraldine Holt
01/09/2011
Understanding Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities in Adults
Book by teenage Lyle – 21/06/2019
REPORT
Learning Disabilities Morality Review( LeDeR) Programme
Annual report 2015-2016 Summary.
UNIVERSITY OF Bristol
REPORT
Report of The Independent Inquiry Into Access to healthcare for people with learning disabilities
Sir Jonathan Michael
JULY 2008
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