LBR7547

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LBR7547

Obstetric Ultrasound

Assessment Information

Credits: 40

Semester: 1&2

2023-24

Overview

Assessment(s) Category Type Scope

1 Coursework Case study 2000 words

2 In-person Viva voce Pass/fail

3 In-person Clinical portfolio Pass/fail

Assessment 1

Coursework, Case study, 2000 words

100%

Submission Date: 8th May at 12.00 midday Resit Date: 25th September at 12.00 middayAssessment Title: Evaluate the Role of Ultrasound in the Diagnosis and Management of (a pathology and/or abnormality of your choice focused to the area of your study).

Assessment Task

The case study will be relating to a patient / clinical examination of your choice but must relate to the module content. The case study must include a critical evaluation on the role of ultrasound assessing the pathology and/or abnormality, using Harvard referencing. You will be required to demonstrate application of relating theory to practice. The main focus of the case study is the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of the patient.

If a patients/clients name or that of a member of staff or NHS Trust is included in any part of your work, including appendices (if they are not available to the general public), the work will be deemed a technical fail and will receive a mark of 1%.

We have a recommended word count guide per section to help you structure your work.

1. Introduction (approx. 300 words: 10% of total grade)

This section will include a brief introduction to the pathology or condition plus non identifying patient details including clinical history and presentation.

2. Patient journey and diagnosis (approx. 600 words: 30% of total grade)

This section will detail the case study patients journey, including other imaging tests or investigations that were undertaken to reach diagnosis. You will include an appropriate selection of ultrasound images demonstrating the pathology (including normal images for comparison, which must be correctly labelled and orientated.) A summarised anonymised ultrasound report must be included in this section. You would justify your provisional diagnosis by discussing potential differential diagnosis and evaluating the differences in their ultrasound appearances.

3. Discussion (approx. 900 words: 40% of total grade)

In this section you will critically evaluate the role of ultrasound played in the screening, diagnosis or management of the case study patient. The patient journey will be critically analysed in comparison to current guidelines. You will be required to make recommendations for patient management and / or further imaging

4. Referencing and resources (10% of total grade)

A wide variety a peer review resources should be used to support arguments throughout your case study. The Harvard referencing must be used. Referencing - Library & Learning Resources | Birmingham City University (bcu.ac.uk)5. Conclusion and presentation (approx. 200 words: 10% of total grade)

You need to demonstrate a logical progression of ideas and attention to detail.

The conclusion should summarise the findings of the case study without repeating information.

Your case study should use the recommended subheading. The case study should be 1.5 line spaced using size 11 Arial. Page numbering should begin with the title page. As this is an academic piece of work it is important that you write your case study in the third person. Therefore, you should avoid I, me, we etc.

Submission Details

Submission is via the Obstetric Ultrasound Moodle page. You will find the submission link under the Assessment submissions tab. Turnitin will automatically check your assignment for plagiarism. You can check your work for plagiarism through the formative Turnitin site here.

Appropriate file formats must be used in the form of word document. The file you submit should be named in the following format: Your student number followed by the pathology or abnormality.

Assessment Support

On Wednesday 28th February for 40 credit there is a case study retreat day on campus to support you to construct your case study. In addition to this, individual tutorials can be booked with your module lead or personal tutor. Your personal tutor can only mark up to 10% of your work prior. A personal tutor cannot comment or give direct feedback on the assignment one week prior to the submission date.

Marking Criteria: Postgraduate

Criterion 0 39%

Fail 40 49%

Fail 50 59%

Pass 60 69%

Strong Pass (merit) 70 79%

Very Strong Pass (distinction) 80 100% Exceptionally Strong Pass (distinction)

1. Introduction

(10 marks) No attempt to introduce the pathology / condition or to provide appropriate patient details including clinical history and presentation Minimal introduction.

Some attempt to introduce the pathology / condition or to provide appropriate patient details including clinical history and presentation but this is incomplete. Introduce the pathology or condition that will be discussed in the case study. Brief outline patient presentation and relevant patient history

An introduction that demonstrates understanding of the clinical importance of the pathology/condition being considered. Good detail regarding patients past medical history and previous imaging with an attempt to relate significance to clinical presentation.

An introduction that informs the reader of the direction of the assignment and demonstrates understanding of the clinical importance of the pathology/condition being considered. Substantial detail regarding patients past medical history and previous imaging, relating significance to clinical presentation.

A clear introduction that informs the reader of the direction of the assignment as well as demonstrating a clear understanding of the clinical importance of the pathology/condition being considered. Explicit detail regarding patients past medical history and previous imaging, clearly relating significance to clinical presentation.

Marking range 0-3 4 5 6 7 8-10

2. Patient journey and diagnosis

(30 marks)

Patient journey including, imaging or investigations have not been included. No evidence of consideration of differential diagnosis. No ultrasound report included.

Attempt to document the patient journey. Inadequate evidence of consideration of an ultrasound report and differential diagnosis Clear documentation of the patient journey. Satisfactory evidence of consideration of ultrasound report and differential diagnosis. Clear cohesive documentation of the patient journey which includes sufficient detail of relevant tests and investigations. Good evidence of critical analysis and discussion of the potential differential diagnosis for the ultrasound appearances (including examination report) Excellent documentation of the patient journey which included all relevant tests and investigations.

Confident substantial critical analysis and discussion of the potential differential diagnosis for the ultrasound appearances (including examination report). Excellent documentation of the patient journey which included all relevant tests and investigations.

The patient journey section is explained and forms an integral part of the discussion section. Evidence of a clear and explicit critical analysis, with a detailed and comprehensive discussion of the potential differential diagnosis for the ultrasound appearances, relating to the examination report.

No images provided or evidence of incorrect interpretation misunderstanding of ultrasound appearances.

Very limited use of images which have no title and have not been labelled. No or incorrect interpretation of image orientation.

No supporting labelled diagrams. Images demonstrating normal and abnormal ultrasound appearances of the pathology/condition being considered. Partially labelled and orientated.

Some reasonable attempt at labelled diagrams. A good range of images have been used to adequately demonstrate ultrasound technique and ultrasound appearances of both normal and abnormal appearances relevant to the pathology /condition being considered. Images have been correctly labelled and there is evidence of some understanding of ultrasound orientation. Clearly labelled diagrams, showing orientation. An excellent appropriate range of images have been used to good effect to demonstrate ultrasound technique and ultrasound appearances of both normal and abnormal appearances relevant to the pathology/condition being considered. Images have been correctly and clearly labelled and demonstrate understanding of ultrasound orientation. Clearly labelled detailed diagrams, showing orientation. An extensive appropriate range of images have been used to fully demonstrate ultrasound technique and ultrasound appearances of both normal and abnormal appearances relevant to the pathology/condition being considered. Images have been extensively labelled and there is evidence of a clear understanding of ultrasound orientation. Relevant images from comparable modalities are included. Clearly labelled detailed diagrams, showing orientation.

Marking range 0-11 12-14 15-17 18-20 21-23 24-30

3. Discussion

(40 marks)

An unacceptable descriptive account of the role of ultrasound in a particular pathology/ condition with no evidence of critical analysis. No consideration of relevant guidelines or research A mostly unsubstantiated descriptive account of the role of ultrasound with limited critical analysis of ultrasound as an imaging modality or of the literature referred to. There is reasonable evidence of some critical analysis of the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis as well as of the sources referred. Consideration of national guidelines or relevant literature in relation to the case study patient Most key roles for ultrasound are acknowledged. Comparative imaging/other diagnostic tests are referred to where appropriate. Critical evaluation of national guidelines or relevant literature in relation to the case study patient All key roles for ultrasound are acknowledged. Critical evaluation of the sources referred to including national guidelines or relevant literature in relation to the case study patient. Critical analysis of the role of ultrasound comparative to other imaging modalities and/or diagnostic tests. Clear consideration is given to the rationale. All roles for ultrasound are acknowledged. Thorough critical analysis of the role of ultrasound comparative to other imaging modalities/diagnostic tests as appropriate. Excellent analysis of literature and development of arguments is sustained throughout the assignment.

Marking range 0-11 12-14 15-17 18-20 21-23 24-30

4. Referencing and resources

(10 marks) No evidence of background reading is apparent. No attempt at referencing. Very limited use of background reading.

Which is poorly used to support arguments within the assignment.

Sources are incorrectly cited and / or referenced Reasonable evidence of background reading. Which has mostly been used to support arguments within the assignment. Sources are mostly correctly cited and recorded Good evidence that a range of appropriate sources has been consulted and used to support the arguments within the assignment.

Sources are correctly cited and recorded. Detailed evidence that a wide range of appropriate sources has been consulted and used to support the arguments put forward.

Sources are correctly cited and recorded. Exceptional evidence that an extensive range of appropriate resources have been consulted and used to support and develop the arguments and information within the text.

Sources are correctly cited and recorded.

Marking range 0-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 14-15 16-20

5. Conclusion and presentation

(10 marks) Lacks organisation, structure and clarity. No attempt at a conclusion. Inadequate organisation, structure and clarity. The conclusion is present but does not draw the preceding work together in a meaningful way. Clear appropriate organisation and structure. Clarity in presentation of ideas. Good attention to detail. The conclusion summarises the key findings. Good organisation and structure are coherent. Well presented with good attention to detail. The conclusion summarises the key findings without repeating information Excellent well structured work. Clear presentation. The conclusion summarises the key findings without repeating information and uses these findings to support an opinion regarding the role of ultrasound in this area of practice. Exceptional clarity of presentation. Excellent attention to detail and logical progression of ideas. The conclusion concisely summarises the key findings, explicit expression of an opinion regarding the role of ultrasound in this area of practice based on these findings.

Marking range 0-3.5 4 5 6 7 8-10

This assessment addresses the following learning outcomes (LOs):

4. Critically evaluate the role of ultrasound and relate theory to practice in the clinical setting, in order to contribute to patient diagnosis, management and service delivery.