A dissertation of 8,000-10,000 words which is a critical and evaluative analysis or extended essay derived largely from published texts, journals an
A dissertation of 8,000-10,000 words which is a critical and evaluative analysis or extended essay derived largely from published texts, journals and secondary data.
For ethical reasons, this programme does not offer students the opportunity to submit a research piece based on the collection and analysis of primary data. Therefore, please note that NO PRIMARY RESEARCH OR METHODOLOGY should be included in this dissertation.
Understanding what is expected.
To pass the module you must meet the learning outcomes which are
Demonstrate the ability to work independently developing a cohesive argument on a current practice issue.
Critically appraise sources of evidence relating to a chosen area of practice, in accordance with scholarly conventions.
Provide analysis and application which demonstrates the relevance of the topic to practice or policy within an ethical framework.
Harvard referencing
Explain what dementia isWhat is Alzheimers dementia
What is vascular dementia?
What is Lewy dementia?
How did covid 19 had an effect on people with dementia? Include statistics
Three topics
The impact on the family of someone living with dementiaTalk about the financial and emotional effects of dementia.
Link Pcs Model by Thompson and family SystemLink models theories.
Modifications to the home of dementia people
How it brings changes in personality and behaviour
Residential vs home care for someone living with dementia.
What is a care home?
What is home care?
What is a residential home?
What is a nursing home?
What is a care home with specialist dementia teams?
Social determinants of health model
The impact of support groups and/or therapy dogs on someone living with dementia
Early diagnosis of dementia
What medication is out there?
Therapy dogs?
Reminiscing therapy
Three themes
Dementia Emotional support
Dementia financial support
Dementia and physical changes
Some Theories and models that can be added and linked
Mental capacity act
Human right act
Health and Safety Act
Equality Act Safeguarding Act
CONTENTS PAGE MUST BE USED, FORMAT IS STUDENTS CHOICE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS (OPTIONAL)
ABSTRACT 250/300 WORDS, NOT PART OF WORD COUNT, NO REFS. MUST BE INCLUDED.
CHAPTER ONE INCLUDE INTRO? OR IDENTIIFED AS A SEPARATE SECTION? (You decide)
Sets the scene for the dissertation. Why is the student writing about this topic/subject? Why now? Why is it pertinent relevant in H/S Care today?
Identifies the question clearly (encourage students to ask question)
Offers analytical definitions of terms/topics being discussedOffers statistics around chosen area, which support both rationale for question, but also rationale for further investigation and analysis to be carried out.
Offers discussion around relevant legislation/Policy? What does this say now? How has his developed? Recent/proposed changes? (students often prefer to cover some of this in more detail later in dissertation)
As the chapter concludes, identify themes for analysis, which answer the dissertation question, which are then discussed and analysed in chapter 2. What did the student actually find in terms of research/evidence to answer the question they are asking?
Where has the topic been discussed before? What is the issue of the gap, what has been missed?
Issues around discrimination/oppression start to raise here, to be developed/built upon in chapter 2CHAPTER TWO
Discuss and analyse chosen themes which were identified at end of chapter one, which are addressing the research question.
How do these themes link to the gap in research/policy ?May use separate sub-headings for each theme?
Cover implications for practice within each themeIf using theories, not too descriptive; analyse, relate to topic specifically, more detail and description around theories may want to be in an appendix?
Continue thread/analysis around discrimination/oppressionCHAPTER THREE INCLUDE CONCLUSION? OR SEPARATE SECTION?
So how do your themes look in practice today?
How do these themes connect?
How are practice areas dealing/responding to this?
Current issues?
Are there any examples either locally or nationally, of good practice, or practice that highlights some of the points you are making? What about internationally?
Are there any legislative/policy changes taking place around your subject area?
What recommendations/ideas do you have as to how things could progress/change? To include both practical, theoretical, organisational and legislative.
