SIGNS OF MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL DISTRESS INCLUDING AGITATION, AGGRESSION AND CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR.
REFLECTIVE ASSIGNMENT
Annexe B nursing procedure to be use for the reflective assignment.
Reflective self- assessment written essay, 2500 words. Academic style writing, apart from the reflective self-assessment sections which need to be written in 1st person writing style, use (Driscoll reflective model) and do not breaching confidentiality.
Undertake literature review to uncover the underpinning theories and evidence that supports the nursing practice e.g. why do we do what we do? why do we do it in that particular way?
Write a reflective self-assessment demonstrating the professional development of a
proficiency / skill from Annexe B (NMC, 2018).
State clearly in the introduction the topic which is – signs of mental and emotional distress including agitation, aggression, and challenging behaviour.
Think about how you would assess the patient, where you would assess the patient (ward based), think about communication skills and risk assessment / management that you would undertake etc.
Assessment brief:
Driscoll reflective model (Driscoll, 2007). To be included.
Select one of the proficiencies and skills that you have been taught during the module and have practiced during your placement (which is the topic above).
Using a SWOT analysis, self-assess your knowledge and proficiency at the start of the year. SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunity, and threat).
Select and appraise the appropriate underpinning evidence for the skills / proficiency.
Demonstrate knowledge development & application to practice situating the skill/ proficiency in the wider assessment process and highlighting how your practice has developed.
