Comparative Case Study on Global Health

Assessment 2 - Information

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Successful university writing

What is a report?

A report is an informative piece of writing. It looks to present and analyse information uncovered via an investigation of a topic, problem, situation, experience or event. Ideally, reports do more than simply present findings. Rather, these findings should be discussed and analysed, with many reports offering recommendations that come from these findings.

Formal reports, usually written with a clear audience in mind, follow a specific structure to help the document to be easily read and navigated. The structure may differ slightly, depending on the style and natureof the report, but there are fundamental sectionsand approaches that are consistent across all reports. This guide looks at the structure and format of a formal academic report, which is likely tocontain the following sections in this order below.

Report Structure and Format

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Contents

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2. <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Executive Summary
3. <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Table of Contents
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5. <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Introduction
6. <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Body
7. <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Conclusions
8. <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Recommendations
9. <!-- [if !supportLists]-->References
10. <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Glossary and Appendices (not always required)

References

Grellier, J. & Goerke, V. (2006).

Communication skills toolkit: Unlocking the secrets of tertiary success.

Cengage

Summers, J. & Smith, B. (2010).

Communication skills handbook

(3rd ed.). Wiley.

Turner, K., Krenus, B., Ireland, L., &Pointon, L. (2011).

Essential academic skills

(2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.

Additional tips

Purpose

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Communicable and non-communicable conditions significantly impact population health worldwide. The prevalence and management of these conditions vary across countries, leading to differences in morbidity and mortality rates, life expectancy, and healthcare strategies. This assessment encourages students to critically analyse health challenges, compare national and international responses, and propose evidence-based nursing interventions to improve health outcomes.

Prompt ??

Students are required to select

one

of the provided case studies and develop a structured case study report. The report should include an analysis of a specific communicable or non-communicable condition, comparing its impact in

Australia and another international country

(developed or developing). Additionally, students must examine the role of nurses and the multi-disciplinary healthcare team in addressing the condition, along with proposing a new intervention or public health program to mitigate its effects.
Important: See the Case Study Report Guidelines in Resources as a guide for formatting your work.

Case Scenarios (Choose ONE of the following):

1. <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Tobacco is heavily taxed in Australia. There has been a series of deliberateincreases in taxes by governments over the last 2 decades to deter people from smoking. Smoking costs people their lives, and it costs the public in paying for their medical aide when they develop cancer. By contrast, some countries in the world have very high rates of smoking.
2. <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Bowel cancer is a preventable non-communicable disease and is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality from cancer among Australians. Governments have implemented policies and programmes in response to reduce unnecessary and avoidable cases of bowel cancer. Despite having such measures in place, the rates of bowel cancer are increasing worldwide, with many countries requiring new ideas for educating the population on how to prevent bowel cancer.
3. <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Countries worldwide have experienced unprecedented flooding that has led to the disruption of the way of life for the population directly affected by the floods. For many people, their livelihoods and way of life are closely connected to the natural environment. The flooding has wiped out suitable food sources, and the water is no longer safe to drink; families are advised to relocate to a safer area. Water-borne diseases, such as cryptosporidiosis and giardia, have appeared that had previously been eradicated or are not an ongoing public health issue. The people affected have lived in the area for many generations and do not see the urgency to leave the affected areas, leading to the Government to issue a public health emergency.

Requirement Details

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  Length:

  1,500 words (+/- 10%)

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  Weighting:

  40%

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  Referencing Style:

  APA 7th Edition (12-15 references from reputable sources)

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  Academic Integrity:

  AI-generated content is

  not permitted

• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Use statistical data from official sources, e.g.:
• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Australia: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->International: WHO, United Nations, World Bank.
• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Secondary references should only be used when primary sources are unavailable

Additional Information ??

To help you complete this task successfully, the following resources are provided:

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  Marking Rubric

  refer to this to understand how you will be assessed

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  Cadmus Manual

  refer to this for information about academic skills (click the

  book

  icon in the bottom right to access the manual)

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  Checklist: How to write a Case Study

  use this to help you complete the task

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Assessment 2 instructions: Information about the task

Checklist: Required Sections ?

Copy + paste this checklist into the Notes section in Cadmus and tick off items as you complete them.

Step 1: Task Understanding

• Read the

  Instructions

  and

  Checklist

  carefully

• Read the

  Guide: Rubrics

  in Cadmus Manual and then your

  Marking Rubric

Step 2: Analyse Case

• Read

  Case scenarios

  carefully and thoroughly

• To help you understand the situation, investigate all areas, including:
• environment
• industry
• management

Step 3: Title Page

• Be sure to include:
• Title of report
• Student ID
• Course title & cohort
• Submission date
• Tutors name
• Word count

Step 4: Write Your

Case Study

• Write your case study using this structure:
• Abstract (Approximately 200 words)
• Provide an overview of the report.
• Briefly explain the background of the topic, purpose, scope, and key conclusions.
• Although written last, the abstract is often the first section readers will review.
• Place the abstract on its own page after the title page and before the contents page.
• Introduction (Approximately 200 words)
• Summarize the topic and its significance.
• Clearly state the aims and objectives of the report.
• Keep the introduction concise and to the point.
• Body of Report (1,000 words total)

The body of the report presents evidence-based findings and discussions. Use the following subheadings to structure your content:

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  The Effects of (Insert Communicable/Non-Communicable Condition Here) on Population Health

• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Discuss morbidity and mortality rates.
• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Include relevant ICD-11 and ICF-11 classifications.
• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Compare statistics between Australia and an international country.
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  Australias Response to (Insert Condition Here)

• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Describe government policies, programs, and interventions addressing the condition.
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  (Insert International Country Here) Response to Addressing the Condition

• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Compare the healthcare response and strategies in another country.
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  The Role of the Multi-Disciplinary Healthcare Team

• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Examine the role of nurses, allied health professionals, and Indigenous Health Workers.
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  Health Intervention/Program (Insert Name of Health Intervention/Program Here) to Improve Health Outcomes

• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Propose a new health initiative aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality rates.

Discussion - Highlight the main findings and provide any recommendations (approximately 250- 300 words total).

Notes:

• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Use tables, charts, or figures to enhance your findings, but always summarize them in the text.
• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Properly reference all sources, including any tables, charts, or figures used.
• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Present findings in this section, but discuss their implications in the

  Discussion

  section.

Step 5: Review

• When you have completed your Case Study, review your work carefully for spelling, grammar or other errors
• Check that citations and references match
• Read the

  Marking Rubric

  again to check that you have met the criteria

Step 6: Submit Final

• Submit your completed Case Study before the final due date

Remember:

You can

submit your work as many times as you like before the due date

.

• <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Check your email for a submission confirmation email
• Once graded, review feedback in Cadmus