Discuss the benefits and risks of using telehealth in contemporary healthcare.
For this assessment, a report will be used as education for your nursing peers on a contemporary nursing topic. A report is divided into headings and subheadings to present facts about a situation or topic.
This assignment is a 2000 word report on the below topic:
Topic: Discuss the benefits and risks of using telehealth in contemporary healthcare.
When you submit your report to Turnitin, please use the link provided in Blackboard. Late submissions will receive a 5% penalty per day if no extension is in place.
The format of your report and any innovative ideas you use to present your topic should cover the following sections and also the points to consider below:
For this assessment you need to use the following headings
1. Introduction
2. Context
3. Risks – you will need to have subheadings under this heading
4. Benefits- you will need to have subheadings under this heading
5. Conclusion
6. Reference
- Introduction
A good introduction is interesting and tells the reader:
- what the report is all about- provide definitions and references
- A little bit about why this is important
- Outlines for the reader what you will be discussing in the rest of the report.
- Context
Under this heading you need to tell the reader where the technology will be used and by who. Consider remote/rural metro access to this technology in your discussion.
- Risks
Under this heading you will need to use subheadings exploring the risks of telehealth to patients, healthcare workers and the community. In your discussion consider the political, legal and social influences of using this technology. Consider who monitors access and how it is monitored and consider ethical issues and limitations with using this technology.
- Benefits
Under this heading you will need to use subheadings exploring the benefits of telehealth to patients, healthcare workers and the community. In your discussion consider communication, improving health outcomes and access.
- Conclusion
A ‘good’ conclusion should summarise all the points raised within the discussion. Please note there should be NO references within your conclusion as no new information should be presented here.
- Reference list
This should include an alphabetical full end text reference list of all in-text references used. Please note that online referencing software systems are usually incorrect. You need to follow the APA style as per the ECU referencing guide. This can be downloaded from the library. This assignment requires a minimum of 10 references with at least 5 of these being academic journal articles. The references should be no older than 5 years. However, some material related to this topic is older so references up to 10 years can be used as long as the information has not been superseded by newer material. All references need to be from reputable sources. Do not use lecture notes as references.
General points:
- Please use the assignment template provided within the current SNM Assignment Guidelines (note: there have been a few changes re layout, etc.)
- Only submit via TurnItIn, no hardcopy required.
- This assignment is all about the process of researching a topic and being able to articulate your findings in a comprehensive and logical sequence.
- Make sure you use approved abbreviations and write in the third person.
- Your report should facilitate peer learning: use an appropriate language level suitable for RNs, not mums and dads! Ensure that content is relevant to nursing practice, i.e. sufficient depth of information but not too detailed
- Support your discussion with relevant and recent literature and websites. Use peer-reviewed articles, evidence based research and best practice guidelines (Australian and international if relevant, e.g. WHO). Do not use public access medical websites designed for non-health professionals, eg. eMedicine, MayoClinic, BetterHealthChannel, GPNotes,etc. This assignment requires a minimum of 10 references with at least 5 of these being academic journal articles. The references should be no older than 5 years. However, some material related to this topic is older so references up to 10 years can be used as long as the information has not been superseded. All references need to be from reputable sources. Do not use lecture notes as references.
- Read the marking criteria of the rubric; it is a good guide for how much emphasis needs to be placed on each section.
- You will need to include title page and table of contents – Please refer to the school of nursing and midwifery guide for presentation. Your paragraphs need to be logical and clearly formed. Do not use dot points or direct quotations for this assignment.
Marking criteria
Below you will find two tables: The first is the SNM generic marking rubric, the second is an interpretation of that rubric to help you recognise which areas are important.
The
column on the left in table 2 is the high distinction column from the generic
rubric (table 1). The column on the right shows you what elements you need in
order to get full marks. The points in brackets show you how those elements are
weighted, naturally elements with more points require more words/paragraphs.
Table 1 SNM generic marking rubric
| Well Below Average (<25%) | Below Average (26-49%) | Pass/Average (50-59%) | Credit (60-69%) | Distinction (70-79%) | High Distinction (>80%) | |
| Content | Does not address assessment item. No evidence to support main ideas. Unable to demonstrate an understanding of the main ideas or concepts. No credible sources used to support main ideas. | Does not or poorly addresses assessment item. Insufficient evidence to support main ideas. Unable to or poorly demonstrates an understanding of the main ideas or concepts. Ideas are not relevant to the topic. Limited referencing to support ideas. | Assessment item addressed at a superficial level. Minimal evidence to support main ideas. Able to demonstrate an understanding of the main concepts at a basic level. Some ideas presented have relevance to the topic. | Most parts of the assessment item addressed at a satisfactory level and supported by adequate evidence. Able to demonstrate an understanding of the main concepts. Most ideas presented have relevance to the topic. | All parts of the assessment item addressed at a good level and supported by quality evidence. Able to demonstrate a solid understanding of the main concepts. Most ideas presented have relevance to the topic. | Content fully addresses all parts of the assessment item. Thorough exploration of concepts and well-formed ideas, supported by high quality evidence. Able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the main concepts. All ideas presented have relevance to the topic. |
| 0-10 | 11-19 | 20-23 | 24-27 | 28-31 | 32-40 | |
| Application of Critical Thinking | Does not demonstrate critical thinking appropriate to required level. No application of professional practice and/or evidence based thinking to assessment item. | Poorly demonstrates critical thinking appropriate to required level. Poor application of professional practice and/or evidence based thinking to assessment item. | Limited demonstration of critical thinking appropriate to level of education. Limited application of professional practice and/or evidence based thinking to assessment item. | Demonstration of critical thinking appropriate to level of education. Application of professional practice and/or evidence based thinking to assessment item. | Very good demonstration of critical thinking appropriate to level of education. Very good application of professional practice and/or evidence based thinking to assessment item. | Excellent demonstration of critical thinking appropriate to level of education. Excellent application of professional practice and/or evidence base to practice in assessment. |
| 0-5 | 6-9 | 10-11 | 12-13 | 14-15 | 16-20 | |
| Structure and Presentation | The assignment does not conform to the structure of the assessment item. No introduction to the assessment. Poor or non- existent paragraphing. No logical/cohesive development of ideas. No summation of key points in conclusion. Does not comply with ECU SNM Assignment Writing Guidelines. | Limited aspects conform to the structure of the assessment item. Poor introduction to the assessment. Limited paragraphing. Omits or poor summation of key points in conclusion. Poorly complies with ECU SNM Assignment Writing Guidelines. Does not follow specific assignment instructions as per Unit Semester Plan | Some aspects conform to the structure of the assessment item ECU SNM Assignment Writing Guidelines. Limited introduction of topic and summation of key points in conclusion. Minimal paragraphing, and logical/cohesive development of ideas. | Complies with ECU SNM Assignment Writing Guidelines. Follows specific assignment instructions as per Unit Semester Plan. Introduction adequately introduces topic and summarises key points in conclusion. Paragraphing is evident, and there is a logical/cohesive development of ideas in some of the assessment item. | Complies with ECU SNM Assignment Writing Guidelines to a very high standard. Follows specific assignment instructions as per Unit Semester Plan completely. Very good introduction of topic and summation of key points in the conclusion that reflects the student’s position and provides clear insights into the issue. Very good paragraphing, and logical/cohesive development of ideas in most of assessment item. | Complies with ECU SNM Assignment Writing Guidelines to an excellent standard. Follows all specific assignment instructions as per Unit Semester Plan. Excellent introduction of topic and strong summation of key points in the conclusion that reflects the student’s position and provides clear insights into the issue. Excellent paragraphing and logical/cohesive development of ideas throughout. |
| 0-5 | 6-9 | 10-11 | 12-13 | 14-15 | 16-20 | |
| Referencing | Referencing does not follow instructions in the ECU Referencing Guide. In text and/or end-text referencing has multiple errors. Includes references in conclusion. | Referencing poorly follows instruction in the ECU Referencing Guide. In text and/or end-text referencing has many errors. Includes references in conclusion. | Mainly adheres to instruction in the ECU Referencing Guide. In text and/or end- text referencing has some errors. | Adheres to instruction in the ECU Referencing Guide. In text and/or end-text referencing has few errors. | Adheres to instruction in the ECU Referencing Guide. In text and/or end-text referencing has very few errors. | Completely adheres to all instruction in the ECU Referencing Guide. In text and/or end-text referencing has no errors. |
| 0-2 | 3-4 | 5 | 6-7 | 8-9 | 10 | |
| Low Proficiency | Developing Proficiency | Moderate Proficiency | High Proficiency | |||
| English Language Proficiency | Multiple grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors were present throughout. Sentence structure poor making it difficult to determine meaning. | Many grammatical spelling and punctuation errors were present and needs improvement. Sentence structure needs improvement. | Mostly correct grammar, spelling and punctuation evident throughout. Sentence structure acceptable but needs improvement. | Mainly correct grammar, spelling and punctuation. Very few errors. Sentence structure was of a good standard. | Grammar, spelling and punctuation were error free. Sentence structure of a high standard. Effective use of all sentence and paragraph writing conventions were clearly demonstrated. Logical application of arguments throughout paper. | Grammar, spelling and punctuation were error free. Sophisticated use of all sentence and paragraph writing conventions were clearly demonstrated. Logical application of arguments throughout paper. |
| 0-2 | 3-4 | 5 | 6 | 7-8 | 9-10 |
Table 2: Elements required to meet marking rubric criteria:
| High Distinction (>80%) | Elements required | ||
| Content | Content fully addresses all parts of the assessment item. Thorough exploration of concepts and well-formed ideas, supported by high quality evidence. Able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the main concepts. All ideas presented have relevance to the topic. | Context (8-10) Where the technology will be used and by who. Consider remote/rural metro access to this technology in your discussion. Risks (12-15) Under this heading you will need to use subheadings exploring the risks of telehealth to patients, healthcare workers and the community. Political, legal and social influences of using this technology. How it is monitored and ethical issues and limitations with using this technology. Benefits (12-15) Communication, improving health outcomes and access. | |
| 32-40 | 32-40 | ||
| Application of Critical Thinking | Excellent demonstration of critical thinking appropriate to level of education. Excellent application of professional practice and/or evidence base to practice in assessment. | Relevance for nursing practice Innovative ideas used to present topic Important nursing considerations Providing rationales based on evidence based research and best practice guidelines (Australian preferred) | |
| 16-20 | 16-20 | ||
| Structure and Presentation |
All aspects conform to the structure of the
assessment item. Excellent introduction of
topic and strong summation of key points in the conclusion that reflects the
student’s position and provides clear insights into the issue. Excellent paragraphing and
logical/cohesive development of ideas throughout | Introduction (6-7.5) Definition; objectives; scope & structure Why it is important? Getting the reader’s interest Conclusion (6-7.5) Summary of key points and effectively bring to a close. No new material. Academic clarity and format (4-5) Logical & sequential Use of approved abbreviations Use of third person Use of graphs and/or figures Appropriate professional language | |
| 16-20 | 16-20 | ||
| Referencing | Complies with ECU SNM Assignment Writing Guidelines to an excellent standard. Follows specific assignment instructions as per Unit Semester Plan completely. Adheres to all instruction in the ECU Referencing Guide. In text and/or end-text referencing has no errors. | Assignment presentation (Number of elements x 0.5, 2.5-3.5) 1 Submitted via TurnItIn 2 Title page 3 Page numbers 4 Correct margins 5 Correct spacing/font 6 Correct format for tables and figures Referencing (6.5) In-text and end-text referencing according to APA guidelines Evidence of research beyond text & assigned readings (at least 10) Currency Credibility (peer reviewed, government websites, etc.) Relevance (evidence based, covers topic) | |
| 10 | 10 | ||
| High Proficiency | |||
| English Language Proficiency | Grammar, spelling and punctuation were error free. Sophisticated use of all sentence and paragraph writing conventions were clearly demonstrated. Logical application of arguments throughout paper. | ||
| 9-10 |
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