Assessment 2- OSCA
Assessment 2- OSCA
Assessment Information
Weighting: This assessment is worth 40% of your final course grade.
Word count: 2,000 words
APA 7 style referencing: 6-10 academic references. Students must cite scholarly academic references from the course site and UniSA library.
Aim
The OSCA assessment requires students to demonstrate knowledge of the key themes from thecourse with a focus on the clinical assessment skills required to complete a comprehensive mentalhealth assessment and a nursing care plan at a beginning level ability of a registered nurse.This assessment requires students to demonstrate sound clinical mental health assessment andperson-centred care skills which have been developed throughout the entire course. Students will use clinical reasoning to analyse and describe the persons clinical presentation based on theirobservations of a person engaging in a mental health assessment in the video. Students will thendevelop a nursing care plan using evidence-based approaches to deliver safe quality nursing care.Students will refer to scholarly evidence to support the recommendations throughout theassessment.
Assessment Instructions
Access to the OSCA assessment
The OSCA assessment will be completed by students in Week 8 of the course. The OSCA can becarried out at the students home (this assessment does not require attendance on campus as this isa written assessment).
The course coordinator will post the OSCA video link and background documentation to theAssessment 2 page on the learnonline site on Friday 6th September 9am (Week 7). All students willbe able to watch the video as many times as they need to complete the OSCA assessment.Students will also need to read the background documentation related to the consumer to informtheir understanding of the persons situation.
OSCA template
Students must use the OSCA template located on the course site on the Assessment 2 page tocomplete this assessment. Students will be required to follow the template guide, adhere to the wordcount and document the persons situation, background, mental state examination and riskassessment based on your observations of the consumer in the video. Finally, students will developa nursing care plan using evidence-based approaches and justified by NSHQS (2021).
OSCA assessment
To complete this OSCA assessment, you will need to use the OSCA template to address the following criteria in Parts A and B based on the consumer in the video.
Part AConnect with the consumer and watch the video of this person engaging in a mental health assessment and based on your observations, assessment and documentation skills learnt in the course, use the OSCA template to complete:
Introduce the consumer and presenting issues
A summary of the persons presentation including the persons demographic details, NOK, reason forpresenting to health services including change in mental state, signs and symptoms of mental illnessand relevant background information such as history of mental health challenges, history oftreatments and support networks. (Introduction, Situation and Background sections)
(Weighting 30%)
Mental state examination
Following the structured Mental State Examination tool within the OSCA template, document yourobservations of the persons mental state taking into account the persons appearance, behaviourduring the interview, thoughts and ideas expressed in the interview, and emotional expression.Provide justification for your assessment findings. (Assessment section)
Risk assessment
Following the risk assessment categories in the OSCA template, describe the persons risk factorsbased on their presentation and supporting documentation. Describe the persons strengths andways of coping to promote hope and recovery (Assessment section)
(Weighting 30%)
Part BBased on the findings of Part A and using the OSCA template, complete a nursing care planinformed by the recovery model which aim to meet the persons unique needs and providejustification for your care plan using high quality evidence and NSHQS principles:
Nursing care plan
Create a nursing care plan focused on the persons mental health needs based on your findingswithin Part A. The care plan should focus on evidence-based strategies which support the person toaddress their symptoms, improve their mental health and actions which aim to promote recovery.(Recommendations section).
Justification for recommendations of care
Using evidence-based research and referring to the topics within the course content, providejustification for your nursing care plan and the nursing approaches which support the personsrecovery. Describe how the NSHQS principles of safety and quality inform the recommendations inthe nursing care plan. (Recommendations section)
(Weighting 30%)
Academic references
6-10 academic references using APA 7 referencing style. Students should cite scholarly academic references from the course site and UniSA library.
Academic writing style, as per Academic Writing Guidelines (Nursing and Midwifery UndergraduatePrograms)
(Weighting 10%)
*Important note!- do not cut and paste information from the course site or supporting documentation into theOSCA template. Students are expected to be able to interpret the information from the case scenario andanswer the assessment criteria in their own words.
In completing this assignment it is expected students consider:
The assessment rubric.
The questions asked by the clinician
The responses provided by the consumer
The students own observation of the consumer and their behaviours, thoughts and emotions.
Note. Some information may seem to be missing - Simply acknowledge the missing information and state howyou would obtain it (e.g. family history of mental health conditions is missing, therefore ask a family member orcarer).
Please note:
This OSCA assessment is an individual piece of work, which means that students are not allowed to collaborateon this assessment item.
AccessOSCA Feedback Rubric 2024AccessOSCA Template2024AccessMental State Examination Guide
Academic Writing and Format Guidelines
This assignment must be written in an academic format that is 1.5 or double spaced using Arial font size 11, and be appropriately referenced using the APA 7 referencing style.References ought to be no older than 10 years unless you have found a significant referenceby a foundational theorist which was published prior.Please proofread and spell-check your assignment before submission. Please do not exceed or go below the prescribedword limit by more than 10% or you will attract a penalty grade deduction. Late assignments submitted withoutextensions are penalised at 10 marks per day. Please refer to the University's Assessment Policies and ProceduressectionPROCEDURE AB-68 P4relating to the remarking and resubmission of assignments
Submission Process
This assignment must be submitted via the learnonline site by the due date. The assignment will automatically be processed viaTurnitinsoftware to check on the level of plagiarism and text matching, if any.You may wish to review your assignment several hours after submission to check on the Turnitin assessmentresult. You can delete and resubmit your assignment anytime up to the due date.Use the following format for the file name, student name and ID, assignment title and course code - surname_first name_ID number_Assingment1_NURS2041
Extension requests- there are no extensions available for this OSCA assessment.More information about extension requests can be found in the Assessment Policies and Procedures sectionPROCEDURE AB-68 P2Assessment criteria and feedbackFeedbackfor this assignment will be provided by your tutor within your assignment as well as via the appropriate feedback form, a copy of which can be located on this page. Please review this feedback formrubric so that you are aware of how this assignment will be graded
Mental Health Nursing
NURS 2041
Assessment 2 OSCA 2024 Template
ISBAR template for mental health
Introduction
Identify the person accessing health care and yourself
Accurately describe the person in the case scenario including their demographic details
(50-100 words)
Situation
Describe the persons situation and reasons for them presenting to the health service For example-
What has prompted this person to seek help?
What are the mental health problems the consumer is experiencing?
What are the clinical manifestations and symptoms the person is describing?
(300 words)
Background
Describe the persons relevant background information For example-
Describe the persons mental health history and diagnoses.
Which treatments or therapies have helped or hindered their recovery?
Who is involved in their health care currently?
(300 words)
Assessment
Carry out a Mental State Examination of the consumer based on the video provided and document your findings in the table to the right
Watch the video and document your observations including what you see and hear the person saying, your observations of their behaviour, themes of conversation and emotions.
Appearance
Behaviour
Conversation
Affect
Mood
Perception
Cognition
Insight
Judgement
Rapport
(300 words)
Assessment
Carry out a risk assessment of the consumer based on the video and documentation provided and document your findings in the table to the right Watch the video and read the supporting documentation to describe the persons risk assessment based on your observations from the video and supporting documents.
Consider the persons recovery and ways the risk assessment can support the persons safety plan and promote hope for the future. Protective factors and strengths
Risk to self
Risk to others
Vulnerability
Engagement
(200 words)
Recommendations
Nursing Care Plan
Using a person-centred approach, create a nursing care plan based on your findings within Part A.
Identify the appropriate NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice
that would be applicable for you as an RN in supporting the person in this scenario
Provide an outline of how you would support this person during your shift and the chosen interventions which support a recovery approach. Consider specific models of care from the course content ie, TIC, strengths-based approaches- how you will support the person in your care?
Describe the mental health problems presented in this case study including any possible diagnosis.
What are the common treatment options for these health issues?
Which community supports might assist the person in their recovery?
(400 words- 3-5 academic references)
Care plan design and justification
Using evidence-based research and referring to the topics within the course content, provide justification for your suggested care plan and the nursing approaches which support the persons recovery.
Describe how you have used Recovery principles as the basis for the care plan and incorporated the specific Australian National Safety and Quality Health Standards that apply to this scenario. Evidence to support your approaches to care should include a range of content from your course text-book, peer reviewed journal articles in addition to the Australian NSHQS standards.
(400 words- 3-5 academic references)
Reference list (APA 7)
(6-10 academic references- no websites)
NURS 2041 Mental Health Nursing: Assessment 2 -OSCA
Student: Lecturer:
Course objectives being assessed by this assignment are:
CO4. CO5. CO6. CO7 Students are required to watch the video linked to this assessment and address each component of the assessment task including Parts A and B using the OSCA template. A reference list is required at the end of this assessment. For a complete description of the assessment task, please refer to the course outline or course site and click on the Assessments tab.
Part A) Summary of the persons presentation including Introduction, Situation, and Background 30%
Criteria HD
(85-100%) Distinction
(75-84%) Credit
(65-74%) Pass 1
(55-64%) Pass 2
(50-54%) Fail 1
(40-49%) Fail 2
(39% or below)
Course objective 5
Differentiate between the clinical presentations associated with mental health condition Accurate and relevant identifiers listed.
Advanced analytical skills used to explore relationships between relevant psychosocial factors, background and current symptoms of mental illness.
Demonstrated an outstanding level of understanding, interpretation and description of the persons mental health presentation.
Accurate and relevant identifiers listed.
Sound analytical skills used to describe the relevant psychosocial factors, background and current symptoms of mental illness.
An advanced level of understanding and description of the persons mental health presentation.
Accurate and relevant identifiers listed.
Links made between relevant psychosocial factors, background and symptoms of mental illness.
A sound level of understanding and description of the persons mental health presentation Basic identifiers listed.
Psychosocial factors and background information listed. Symptoms of mental illness identified.
A satisfactory level of understanding and description of the persons mental health presentation Minimal identifiers listed.
Details of psychosocial factors and background information require development. Basic symptoms of mental illness listed.
A superficial level of understanding of the persons mental health presentation.
Minimal or irrelevant identifiers listed.
Psychosocial factors and background information not well described. Understanding of basic symptoms of mental illness requires development.
A poor understanding of the persons mental health presentation.
Irrelevant or no identifiers listed.
Inappropriate use of terminology to describe the persons psychosocial factors, background and/or symptoms of mental illness.
A serious lack of understanding of all aspects of the persons mental health presentation.
Part A) Mental State Examination and Risk assessment (30%)
Criteria HD
(85-100%) Distinction
(75-84%) Credit
(65-74%) Pass 1
(55-64%) Pass 2
(50-54%) Fail 1
(40-49%) Fail 2
(39% or below)
Course objective 4
Apply the techniques of mental state assessment and risk assessment when conducting a mental health assessment in a simulated environment.
Able to differentiate between specific signs and symptoms of the persons mental state and accurately document observations using the MSE tool.
Risk factors thoroughly explored and used to promote the persons safety. Consumers strengths explored and applied to the risk section.
Able to describe specific signs and symptoms of the persons mental state and accurately document observations using the MSE tool.
Risk factors explored and used to promote the persons safety.
Consumers strengths described and incorporated into the risk section.
Able to list signs and symptoms of the persons mental state. Documentation mostly accurate using the MSE tool.
Risk factors described and used to consider the persons safety. Consumers strengths listed.
A basic understanding of the persons signs and symptoms of mental state. Some minor errors in documenting observations in the MSE tool.
A general understanding of risk factors used to consider the persons safety. Consumers strengths are adequately considered.
Adequate understanding of the persons signs and symptoms of the mental state. Understanding of correct use of MSE tool requires development. Errors throughout the documentation in the MSE tool.
Risk factors are briefly mentioned. Understanding of safety issues are very basic.
A better understanding of the consumers strengths is needed.
A lack of knowledge of common signs and symptoms of the persons mental state. Incorrect use of the MSE tool with multiple errors throughout the documentation in the MSE tool.
Risk factors are inappropriate and safety issues not understood.
Consumers strengths are absent or not relevant to the scenario.
Extremely poor understanding of the persons signs and symptoms of mental state. Incorrect use of the MSE tool- confusing and/or illogical documentation in the MSE tool.
Risks factors and strengths are absent, inaccurate or illogical. Inappropriate use of terminology to describe the persons mental state and risks.
Part B) Person centred mental health care plan supported with evidence (30%)
Course objective 6
Apply pathophysiological knowledge of mental health conditions to inform nursing care and clinical decision making in responding to the mental health needs of a person.
Course objective 7
Apply principles of quality, safety and risk management in the nursing care of people with mental health conditions
Nursing care plan is clearly described and includes a range of evidence based interventions that are person centred and support the consumers recovery, coping skills and decision making.
Justification of care planning is detailed using high quality evidence.
Outstanding level of understanding and application of the principles of Australian Safety and Quality standards and RN Standards of Practice which have been used to inform the person centred care plan. Nursing care plan is clearly presented with strong evidence based interventions that are person centred to support the consumers recovery.
Justifiction of care planning is sound using high quality evidence.
An advanced level of understanding and application of the principles of Australian Safety and Quality standards and RN Standards of Practice which have been used to inform the person centred care plan.
Nursing care plan is presented with clear evidence based interventions. Person centred care planning is evident.
Justification of care planning is mentioned using evidence.
A sound understanding and application of Australian Safety and Quality standards and RN Standards of Practice.
Nurisng care plan is basic and includes 2-3 relevant evidence based interventions. The care plan should be more person centred.
Justification of care planning unclear.
Understanding of Australian Safety and Quality standards and RN Standards of Practice is adequate.
Nursing care plan is simple and includes one evidence based intervention. The care plan should be more person centred.
Justification of care planning is very poor.
A very basic understanding and application of Australian Safety and Quality standards and RN Standards of Practice.
Nursing care plan is not well described, does not include evidence based interventions or does not clearly meet the persons needs.
Justification of care planning is not logical.
A very poor understanding and application of Australian Safety and Quality standards and RN Standards of Practice.
Nursing care plan is illogical, does not include evidence based interventions, or does not meet the persons needs.
Justification of care planning is absent.
Extremely poor understanding and application of Australian Safety and Quality standards and RN Standards of Practice.
Academic writing and referencing requirements (10%)
Criteria HD
(85-100%) Distinction
(75-84%) Credit
(65-74%) Pass 1
(55-64%) Pass 2
(50-54%) Fail 1
(40-49%) Fail 2
(39% or below)
Adheres to writing guidelines
Discussion is clear and logical and supported by relevant academic literature from the course readings.
Referencing adheres to the APA 7 Style and incorporates in-text citations and a reference list of current academic literature of 6-10 academic references
Adheres to writing guidelines, and assignment presented at an outstanding level:
sentence & paragraph structure,
grammar, spelling
punctuation,
Inclusive language,
Very well sequenced.
Outstanding integration and use of relevant, current and peer-reviewed course literature, includes many high quality & credible references additional to course readings.
Referencing adheres to APA 7th referencing guidelines.
Uses evidence to support
Sophisticated critical thinking.
Adheres to writing guidelines, and assignment presented at a advanced level:
sentence & paragraph structure,
grammar, spelling
punctuation,
Inclusive language,
well sequenced.
Excellent
integration and use of relevant, current and peer-reviewed course
literature, includes some high quality & credible references additional to course readings
Referencing adheres to APA 7th referencing guidelines.
Uses evidence to support
sophisticated thinking.
Adheres to writing guidelines and assignment presented at a sound level
sentence & paragraph structure,
grammar, spelling
punctuation,
Inclusive language, well sequenced.
A sound integration and use of the relevant, current and peer-reviewed course
literature.
Referencing adheres to APA 7th referencing guidelines
Uses evidence to support
sound thinking. Adheres to most of the writing guidelines, and assignment presented at a satisfactory level:
sentence & paragraph structure,
grammar, spelling
punctuation,
Inclusive language.
Mostly well sequenced.
A satisfactory attempt at integrating some
relevant, and peer-reviewed course
literature.
Couple of areas require in-text referencing
Referencing adheres to APA 7th referencing guidelines with minor errors.
Adheres to most of the writing guidelines, and assignment presented at a limited level:
sentence & paragraph structure,
grammar, spelling
punctuation,
Inclusive language.
Partly well sequenced.
A limited attempt at integrating course literature.
Few areas require in-text referencing
Occasional quote that could have been paraphrased.
Referencing with limited adherence to APA 7th referencing guidelines with few errors or omissions. Adheres to some of the writing guidelines, and assignment presented at an inadequate level:
sentence & paragraph structure,
grammar, spelling
punctuation,
Inadequate use of inclusive language.
Poorly sequenced & difficult to follow.
Inadequately integration of course literature.
Many areas require in-text referencing
Limited paraphrasing.
Many referencing issues and does not adhere to APA 7th referencing guidelines.
Reference list:
Incorrect
Incomplete Adheres to very few/no writing guidelines, and assignment presented at a poor level:
sentence & paragraph structure,
grammar, spelling
punctuation.
No/poor use of inclusive language.
Not sequenced well and difficult to follow.
Poor / No references
Used /reference material, course textbooks
and resources not used.
Most areas require in-text referencing.
Numerous direct quotes
with no paraphrasing.
Referencing does not adhere to APA 7th referencing guidelines.
Reference list:
Incorrect and incomplete
Not provided
Evidence of plagiarism or GenAI content possible Academic Integrity referral
Grade:
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