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Word count:
There is a word limit of 1200 words. Use your computer to total the number of words used in your assignment. However, do not include the reference list at the end of your assignment in the word count. In-text citations will be included in the additional 10%-word count. If you exceed the word limit by more than 10% the marker will stop marking at 1200 words plus 10%, ie 1320 words.
Aim of the Assessment The purpose of this essay is to enable students to acquire insight into how innovations in palliative care have improved quality of life and reduce the suffering of people with life limiting illness.
Details
The goal of palliative care is to improve quality of life and reduce the suffering of people with life limiting illness. How has innovation improved the delivery of palliative care? Review recent literature relating to innovation in palliative care and write a 1200-word essay which addresses one area of palliative care impacted and or improved by innovation.
Criteria
Your essay should;
– Identify the palliative population who will benefit from the innovation/improvement.
– Explain the solutions offered by the chosen innovation/improvement.
– Examine any factors which have contributed to barriers in the implementation of the innovation
– Validate how these innovations/improvements have impacted on the palliative patient.
Note: You should choose 1 innovation for palliative care such as end of life care advanced care planning, home based care, aged care facility and also identify population who will be benefitted from this innovation.