Purpose of Assessment Task 2 A wide range of biopsychosocial strategies are used in the treatment and care of people with mental illness, with nurses playing an important role in delivering quality...

Purpose of Assessment Task 2
A wide range of biopsychosocial strategies are used in the treatment and care of people with mental illness, with nurses playing an important role in delivering quality and safe patient care as members of the multidisciplinary team.
The purpose of this assessment task is to extend your knowledge and understanding of strategies used in mental health settings, and the nurse’s role in caring for people with mental illness. This assessment task builds on the knowledge and skills attained in the weekly seminars.
Assignment question:
Select and evaluate one strategy from the list below and explain the nurse’s role. Your analysis should focus on how this strategy assists the client towards recovery.
1. Mental Health Assessment
2. Restraint and seclusion
Unit learning outcomes and Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
This assessment task provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate the following Unit Learning outcomes and Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes;
Unit Learning Outcomes
ULO1 Identify the impact of mental illness on the patient, significant others and society;
ULO3 Select and evaluate evidence-based care strategies for patients experiencing symptoms that aim to promote functional capacity and reduce risk;
ULO4 Explain the psychopathology of selected mental illnesses and apply the principles of the recovery model for mental health care
Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
GLO1 Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities: appropriate to the level of study related to a discipline or profession
GLO 2 Communication: using oral, written and interpersonal communication to inform, motivate and effect change
GLO 4 Critical thinking: evaluating information using critical and analytical thinking and judgment GLO 5 Problem solving: creating solutions to authentic (real world and ill-defined) problems
GLO 6 Self-management: working and learning independently, and taking responsibility for personal actions