Posted: April 7th, 2015

PNEUMONIA IN ADULT

PNEUMONIA IN ADULT

Order Description

Essay to meet the following learning outcomes
? Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the impact of disease on
homeostasis
? Demonstrate a knowledge of the pharmacological and psychosocial
interventions relating to identified body systems.
Grading: The assessment should meet level 6 marking criteria
Specific Guidelines:
? Define homeostasis
? Give a brief over view of the chosen condition
? Discuss the pathophysiology of the condition and explain how homeostasis is
affected.
? Discuss what pharmacological interventions are used in the treatment of a
patient with your chosen condition. This may include preventative medication.
? Discuss the psychosocial interventions used to care for someone with your
chosen condition, this could involve education, support groups, coping
strategies, counselling.
.References should be most recent (2009-2014).Journals included-2014
.The essay should be UK based.

Set the scene, draw the reader in.
Do this by defining homeostasis and telling the reader a little
about your chosen topic.
Tell the reader what the essay is about.
Main Body
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the impact of disease on
homeostasis
Explain how homeostasis is affected by your chosen disease process.
Discuss the pathophysiology of the condition.
Explain what is happening in the body when a person has your
chosen condition.
How is homeostasis affected?
What does the literature say?
Example
If Asthma was your chosen condition you would need to
discuss the pathophysiology of asthma
Main Body
Demonstrate a knowledge of the pharmacological and psychosocial
interventions relating to identified body systems.
Discuss what pharmacological interventions are used in the
treatment of a patient with your chosen condition. This may include
preventative medication.
Why is a specific medication given. How does it work? What route
are they given by?
What does the literature say?
Main body
• What psychosocial interventions are undertaken
• This could involve education, support groups, coping
strategies, counselling.
• What does the literature say?
Example
• In the case of asthma, psychosocial interventions may
include
• Health education – changing mattresses, linen, pillows, life
style
• Psychological support – stress management
Conclusion
Bring your essay together in the conclusion
Summarise your key findings, perhaps make
recommendations for the future
Never underestimate the importance of a good conclusion