Reference no: EM133933174 , Length: Word Count:500

Sociology of Health and Illness

Assessment: Reflective piece

Learning Outcome 1: Define health and illness and examine the impact of one's own beliefs, attitudes and values and those of the community, including demonstrating an understanding of the concept of cultural safety.

Learning Outcome 2: Examine concepts of community engagement/participation, partnership development, health in/equity, social justice, capacity- building and advocacy; reflect on possible roles for the nurse in facilitating change and improved health outcomes for individuals, families and communities.

Assessment Task

The task for this assessment involves viewing the video case study of David and responding to four questions (See the instructions section). The tasks include:

reflecting on David's health status and the factors that impact on David's health. Identifying and explaining ways to demonstrate cultural safety as a nurse.

Context

This assessment introduces the student to concepts of health and illness from a personal view as well as that of their communities. Students will reflect on perception, attitudes and values and consider this in relation to their future role as a health professional. Understanding individual and community knowledge, attitudes and values about health and illness are critical in developing appropriate and effective nursing care.

Cultural safety acknowledges the unique needs of individuals. As students reflect on their personal views of health and illness, they are asked to become culturally self-aware and acknowledge how a nurse's personal culture impacts on the care they provide. This is the essence of cultural safety.

Instructions
To complete the assessment task,
Watch the video case study of David (‘Case study videos' are available in the Assessment section of Blackboard). Take note of how you feel and any thoughts or questions that come to mind when watching the video (this may help you answer the questions). Get top-notch online assignment help.
Respond to the questions in Part 1 and Part 2 below. Students are required to answer all 4 questions to complete the assessment.
Write a total of 500 word (+/- 10%) in your reflective response to the questions.

Part 1 Factors that Impact on Health
Do you believe David is healthy? Consider your personal values and beliefs on health in your response.
Reflect on two (2) factors from the video, you think, impact positively on David's health and explain how.
Reflect on two (2) factors from the video, you think, impact negatively on David's health and explain how.

(You can respond to questions 1-3 without using references or drawing on academic sources. This is your reflection and your opinion).

Part 2 Cultural Safety
Identify and explain three (3) ways you would demonstrate cultural safety when caring for David in your future role as a nurse. Support your response with references.
Formatting
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Present your assessment in 12-point font, Arial or Times New Roman, 1.5 line spaced and a minimum of 2.5cm margins.
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Dot points should only be used sparingly in this assessment. Responses must be made in full sentences using academic writing conventions including the use of paragraphs.