A 60-year-old patient who has cervical cancer (long-term condition). She is also having plural drain due to pleural effusion making her needs complex and requires case management.
o This should include a brief synopsis of the patient and care setting as well as any support networks that the patient may have. Include a brief section on the long-term condition that the patient is living with. Please include a section outlining the prevalence of the disease within the wider society, as well as statistical evidence of the patterns and trends of the chosen disease
• Main body of case study: (1600 words)
o Critical analysis of the following should be included:
• An in-depth critical analysis of the role of the District Nurse when managing complex health needs in the community.
• An in-depth critical analysis of the impact of living with complex health needs on the patient, their families, and their carers
• An evaluation of relevant policies, and evidence that informs best practice (literature specific to the chosen topic), when managing complex health needs in the community.
• A critical examination of the promotion of self-management techniques. In addition, an exploration of the importance of empowerment within the management of complex health needs should be addressed (e.g. What self-management, health promotion or educational strategies were used in your clinical practice, and what was the impact on the individual?).
• An evaluation of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working in relation to managing complex health needs. (What teams were involved in your case study? At what point? What was the impact of their involvement upon the health outcomes of the individual?).
• Conclusion: (100 words)
Draw the findings together and make clear and realistic recommendations for future District Nurse practice.
