CaseStudy4003

Assignment Overview

This individual assignment assesses your ability to apply course knowledge to holistic nursing practice through critical thinking and scholarly writing. You are required to write a 2000-word essay (10%, i.e., 18002200 words; word count excludes cover page, references, tables, and figures).

You must:

based on the case provided below.

Focus on the two complementary therapies

Analyze the case from a holistic nursing perspective, addressing the patients physical, mental, spiritual, and social needs.

Develop a personalized healthy lifestyle plan in collaboration with the integrative care team, emphasizing physical well-being, preventative strategies, and reduction of relapse or complication risk.

Include targeted, specific health education (avoid vague generalizations).

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) Assessed

(a) Articulate the underlying concepts of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM).

(b) Discuss indications, safety considerations, and contraindications of commonly used CAM therapies.

(c) Explain the roles and responsibilities of nurses in CAM.

(d) Explore the application and integration of CAM into client care and identify the main challenges.

(e) Discuss the ethical, legal, and professional issues of CAM in the health care system.

Formatting Requirements

Font: Times New Roman, 12-point

Line spacing: 1.5

Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides

Referencing, citations, tables, and figures: APA 7th edition (strictly followed)

Case Scenarios:

Chronic Insomnia

Ms. Chan Lai-yin, a 48-year-old female administrative manager, presents with chronic insomnia for 18 months. She experiences difficulty falling asleep, frequent nighttime awakenings, and early-morning waking, averaging only 45 hours of sleep per night. She works long hours in a high-stress job, lives alone after a recent divorce, leads a sedentary lifestyle, and consumes 34 cups of caffeinated drinks daily. She occasionally uses over-the-counter sleep aids but is reluctant to use prescription medication due to fear of dependence. She reports work-related anxiety, feelings of spiritual

disconnection (life feels like a meaningless routine), and social isolation

Required Essay Content

1. Introduction (250 words)

Briefly describe the chosen case.

Introduce the two complementary therapies.

Present a clear thesis statement.

2. Description of Two Complementary Therapies (400 words) CILO a & b

Explain concepts, classification, indications, benefits, safety, and contraindications.

Link explicitly to the patients needs.

3. Role of Nurses in Coordinating Integrative Care (300 words) CILO c

Discuss how nurses coordinate holistic support across all dimensions with the integrative care

team.

4. Personalised Healthy Lifestyle Plan (500 words) CILO c & d

Present a tailored plan developed collaboratively with the team.

Integrate the two therapies.

Provide specific strategies and targeted health education (individualised to the patient).

5. Challenges in Hong Kongs Healthcare System and Future Directions (300 words) CILO d

Identify barriers to integrative/holistic care in Hong Kong.

Propose realistic future developments to enhance care quality and patient outcomes.

6. Ethical, Legal, and Professional Considerations (300 words) CILO e

Discuss key issues when recommending CAM in Hong Kong

7. Conclusion (150 words)

Summarise key insights and the value of holistic integrative care.

8. References

Minimum 1215 scholarly sources.

Tips for Success

Keep the selected case central every section must relate back to the patient.

Be specific and evidence-based throughout, especially in the lifestyle plan.

Demonstrate critical thinking and cultural relevance to Hong Kong.

Use recent, high-quality sources to support discussions on therapies and integrative care.

Check APA 7th edition formatting and Turnitin similarity before final submission.

If you need clarification on the cases or your therapies, please see your tutor well in advance.

Best of luck with your assignment!