Task descriptionThe purpose of thiscase study responseis to develop your ability to apply...

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Task descriptionThe purpose of thiscase study responseis to develop your ability to apply theoretical knowledge from academic literature (evidence) to a real world situation. You will respond to a...

Task description

The purpose of thiscase study responseis to develop your ability to apply theoretical knowledge from academic literature (evidence) to a real world situation. You will respond to a health care scenario by answering a series of questions using headings and paragraphs. These questions focus on communication skills and strategies studied in weeks 3-9.

Length

1200 words

Learning outcomes measured

Use reading strategies to comprehend, summarise and and evaluate extended pieces of text

Understand and use specialised vocabulary in meaningful ways

Source, evaluate and synthesise information in order to develop a supporting argument

What you need to do

Read the case study and respond to the questions using the format shown below. Using headings is recommended. A limit of 1200 words applies.

Introduction and background to the case

Chosen communication skill -Importanceof this skill to the healthcare profession (WHY)

Chosen communication skill –Applicationof this skill to the case (HOW)

Conclusion

References

QCD310 Case Study Assessment 2 23CTP2 QCD310 | Assessment 2 | Case study Helen is a 45-year-old female who was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus two months ago. Subsequently, she was prescribed oral medication to control her blood glucose level. She is a full- time library technician who is raising two children on her own. As part of her initial diabetes management routine, Helen has been attending diabetes education sessions once a week. These sessions include information about diabetes as well as recommendations for diet, exercise and prescribed medication. Now, in a regular scheduled appointment, Helen tells the health professional at the Diabetes Clinic that she has not been following her recommended dietary requirements (as per the Australian Dietary Guidelines) regarding foods with a high sugar level which she says she “really likes”. Helen also says very firmly that she is extremely “time poor” and admits that she relies on Uber Eats to bring her takeaway meals; and processed foods including oven fries and frozen foods because these suit her busy lifestyle. Helen then becomes agitated, saying that she is sick of hearing media reports, which constantly state that “everything is bad for us” and says she finds these messages very confusing. In addition, Helen says that, as a single mother, she has no time to exercise. She becomes increasingly agitated and upset, raises her voice with the health professional, and refuses to sit down or maintain eye contact, claiming that no one understands how difficult her life is. Further assessment reveals that Helen’s blood glucose level is higher than the recommended level. The health professional realises that a discussion with Helen needs to take place in an appropriate manner in order to discuss this issue. Question: What communication skill can the healthcare professional use in their discussion with Helen? Choose one skill covered between weeks 3 to 9. Discuss why this skill is important to the healthcare profession and how this skill can be practically applied to Helen’s case. QCD310 Case Study Assessment 2 23CTP2 Write a 1200 word response to this case study/scenario, answering the questions above. Your response should demonstrate your ability to apply theory to a real world situation. Use a report style format with headings to help with concise writing. The report should have five major headings, including the reference section. Generic headings are given below, which you should tailor to your chosen communication skill. Thes include: Introduction and background to the case (200-250 words) Chosen communication skill - Importance of this skill to the healthcare profession (400 words) Chosen communication skill – Practical application of this skill to the case (400 words) Conclusion (150-200 words) References (not included in word count) You will need evidence (10 references) to support your arguments. References can include the following: peer-reviewed articles (4-6), eBooks (2-3), reliable websites (2-4). Use QUT APA7 referencing. QCD310 | Assessment 2 | Case study Content and structural requirements 1.0 Introduction (100-200 words) - ONE paragraph · Provide background to the medical condition (prevalence worldwide and in Australia; causes; risk factors; particular ethnic backgrounds affected; management of condition) · Summarise the current problem in the case study (Who is the patient? What are their main concerns? What’s the communication issue? What are the implications for the health care professional’s communication with the patient? ) · Preview the communication skill · Finish the Introduction with a clear thesis statement (patient’s issue; importance of chosen communication skill in dealing with the case) that sets the stage for the rest of your written work 2.0 Communication skill (400 words) – TWO paragraphs · Give a definition of the skill · Provide two reasons why this skill is important to health care professionals · State what this skill requires from the health care practitioner 3.0 Application of communication skill to the case (400 words) Citations not used in this section · This should relate directly to what you have discussed in the section above and be in dialogue format. You may wish to include several opening sentences that connect Section 2.0 with Section 3.0. · The dialogue is between the health care practitioner and the patient. · The dialogue should include 1) the verbal (the words spoken), and 2) the non-verbal (body language, tone of voice, etc). 4.0 Conclusion (100-200 words) – ONE paragraph · Summarise the case and the communication issue. · State the importance of using the communication skill and the application(s) · Link back to the thesis statement and give a strong closing statement about improved patient outcomes as a result of using the communication skill and applications 5.0 References (Maximum of 10) · Peer reviewed articles (5 maximum) – you can use articles from: the peer led discussions including your own; QUT Readings on the QCD310 Canvas site; the QUT databases · eBooks (2 maximum) from QUT Readings on the QCD310 Canvas site and/or from the QUT databases · Websites (3 maximum) – these must be reliable sites. · YouTube videos – take these from the collection on QCD310 Canvas site. QCD310 Case Study Assessment 2 2023

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Answered Same DaySep 22, 2023

Ayan · Accepted Answer

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT		2
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
Table of contents
Introduction	3
Prevalence Worldwide and in Australia	3
Causes and Risk Factors	3
Management of T2DM	4
Case Study Overview	4
Communication Skill: Empathy	4
Definition of Empathy	4
Importance of Empathy to Healthcare Professionals	5
What Empathy Requires from Healthcare Practitioners	5
Application of Empathy to the Case	6
Conclusion	7
References	9
Introduction
	Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a common, challenging, and severely debilitating chronic health disease. Elevated blood glucose levels brought on by insulin resistance and insufficient insulin synthesis are its defining characteristics. T2DM is a serious public health issue in Australia that affects millions of people and presents significant healthcare concerns. The purpose of this introduction is to set the stage for a discussion of the case study concerning Helen, a 45-year-old woman who was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, by providing an overview of the prevalence, causes, risk factors, and management of T2DM on a worldwide and Australian scale.
Prevalence Worldwide and in Australia
	Over 460 million individuals will be affected by T2DM globally in 2021, and forecasts show that this number will continue to climb (Galicia-Garcia et al., 2020). T2DM is a common problem in Australia, where 1.2 million people have been diagnosed with it and a further 2 million are at risk because they have prediabetes. These numbers are projected to increase, putting a significant strain on the healthcare system and people's personal life.
Causes and Risk Factors
	T2DM formation involves several factors. It develops when the pancreas fails to generate enough insulin to overcome the body's resistance to the hormone insulin, which is in charge of controlling blood glucose levels. Obesity, leading a sedentary lifestyle, heredity, and age are significant risk factors. Notably, T2DM affects Indigenous Australians more severely than the general population, with greater prevalence rates, earlier onset, and more severe consequences. This health inequality highlights the necessity for patient-centered, culturally sensitive treatment.
Management of T2DM
	A multimodal strategy is required for the effective management of T2DM, including dietary changes, medication, and education (Oguntibeju, 2019). Maintaining a good diet, getting regular exercise, controlling stress, and reaching and maintaining a healthy weight are all examples of lifestyle modifications. When lifestyle changes alone are insufficient, a doctor will prescribe medication, such as oral hypoglycemic medications or insulin. Education on diabetes is a crucial component because it equips people with the knowledge and abilities they need to properly manage their illness on their own.
Case Study Overview
	Now, concentrating on the case study, we meet Helen, a 45-year-old single mother who works full-time as a library technician and was recently identified as having T2DM. The difficulties experienced by many people in Australia who have T2DM are reflected in Helen's circumstances. She is balancing a stressful work, parenting two kids on her own,

Task descriptionThe purpose of thiscase study responseis to develop your ability to apply theoretical knowledge from academic literature (evidence) to a real world situation. You will respond to a...