Write a fully referenced essay outlining your patient’s “journey” and discussing the evidence based nursing care required
for a patient with this long term condition through the care continuum. 2000 words
The discussion should demonstrate evidence of extensive reading and application based on contemporary, high quality, peer-reviewed
nursing journals, quality nursing texts and relevant policy documents. All literature sources must be accurately cited and fully
referenced.
Suggested Structure
Introduction and patient’s journey: This section should include an outline of the essay and introduce the patient and their long term
condition. Their “journey” through the care continuum should then be outlined from the point of their symptoms first developing until
the point of contact with yourself. 300 words
Main body: Discuss the evidence based Main body: Discuss the evidence based nursing care required to minimise the impact of the signs and symptoms of the patient’s
long term condition on their health and quality of life. 1400 words
Summarise this section by outlining what the potential future care needs may be for this individual related to living with this long term
condition. 100 words