Using a paediatric clinical scenario,this assessment task offers
the opportunity for students to develop and articulate an individualised and evidence-based approach to the nursing care of a child or youth and their family. A key focus will be the importance of taking a developmentally appropriate approach and incorporating the principles of child/family centred care and child rights when communicating with and providing care to a child or youth and their family.
This assessment must be completed on the provided template.
- Choose one of the provided scenarios.
- Identify an issue with communication arising from the scenario. Describe the strategies/approaches you will use to communicate and develop a trusting relationship with the child or youth and family incorporating the principles of child/family centred care and child rights.
- Identify an aspect of nursing care currently required by the child or youth. Describe how you will provide this care incorporating the principles of child/family centred care, child rights and the developmental stage of the child.
Assessment Criteria
Develops child-centred effective strategies/approaches to caring for a child or youth and their family based on the developmental stage of the child.
(14 marks)
Incorporates the principles of Family Centred Care when communicating with a child or youth and their family.
(14 marks)
Synthesises and applies the best available evidence
(6 marks)
Demonstrates academic writing skills
(6 marks)