A mind map is a conceptual tool used to represent and organise knowledge. In this unit we will be using mind maps to organise information about a group that are either commencing palliative care or...

A mind map is a conceptual tool used to represent and organise knowledge. In this unit we will be using mind maps to organise information about a group that are either commencing palliative care or end-of-life stage. The purpose is to show that you can make the relevant connections between concepts to show your broad understanding of the group during palliation/end of life care that you are focusing on. Please choose one group from the following list to focus on:

• Children (Age group between 1 – 16)


• Young Adults (Age group between 18 – 29)


• Adults (Age group between 30 – 50)


• Older Adults (Age group >65)

Please use the steps below to complete your mind map and summary of the chosen group.

1. Please make your map as unique and creative as you like but remember to still make sure it can be clearly understood and meets the requirements on the assessment rubric below.


2. You can undertake your map using a computer or paper and pen. If you use paper this will need to be scanned then uploaded to Canvas so make sure it is readable.


3. To begin the map, write a central concept in the middle, this will be your chosen group (children, young, adults, older). This will be the focal point for your map and most connections will be made with this central concept


4. Include who is in the map, any relevant support services.These concepts should be represented on your map surrounding the central concept. Remember to check the rubric.


5. Connect each concept, with a line to the central concept, to create a map. You may wish to use colour coding to represent different concept groups. i.e red represents services, blue represents interventions.


6. On the lines linking the concepts write a label. This label should describe how the concepts relate to each other or the relationship that the two concepts have. E.g. identify why an at home palliative care nurse would be necessary to the care of a child at the end of life stage. This process continues until all concepts appear on the map and all lines have descriptions.


7. You can include extra connecting lines, to other concepts, the lines are not restricted to the main concept (your group). There may be multiple lines coming from one concept to other concepts.


8. Once your map is completed you will need to write a short summary of your map, this should be between 600 - 800 words. This should identify your group, explain any colour coding, structure or how you have organised the map or other representation on your map that might require explanation. E.g. support services are represented in blue and on the outside of the map as they are the support for this group. In the summary you will also need to include a brief summary explaining who is in the map, how this is represented and any justifications or explanations and why.


9. No references are required on the map however can be included in the summary paragraph. Abibliography list must be provided to acknowledge where your information was sourced.