Section 1 Marks
A holistic description of the service user and the service user’s background is provided. No identifying data should be included. 10%
A clear description of the health promotion activity undertaken by the nurse is provided. 10%
Section 2
The introduction should capture all the key elements of the work to be discussed in depth. Specific aspects of topics should be identified. 5%
Discuss the aspect of health the nurse sought to promote – for example
Bio-medical
Holistic
Autonomy
Define and discuss the literature which underpins the concept. Make links between the literature and the actions of the nurse.
Could the nurse have improved this aspect of her practice? Discuss with links to the underpinning literature. 15%
Define the social determinants of health. Identify one social determinant of health which is relevant in the health promotion scenario.
Define the specific social determinant and discuss the literature which underpins the concept. Make links between the social determinant, the service user and the nurse’s actions.
Could the nurse have improved her practice? Discuss with links to the underpinning literature. 20%
Discuss the definitions of health promotion. Identify the health promotion approach used by the nurse. Discuss the literature which underpins the approach; make links to the nurse’s actions. Did the nurse work in partnership with other agencies, organisations or professionals? Discuss the literature on partnership working and make links to the nurse’s actions.
Could the nurse have improved her practice? Discuss with links to the underpinning literature. 20%
Discuss the skills and knowledge that nurses require to effectively promote health and wellbeing. Make relevant links to the actions of the nurse.
Could the nurse have improved her practice? Discuss with links to the underpinning literature. 15%
The conclusion should summarise the major points discussed in main body of the essay. It should combine the ideas to explain how they are connected. 5%