Learning outcomes:
LO 1 Analyse the theoretical basis of UK Public Health interventions and their impact on recognised adult health challenges.
LO 2 Evaluate the theories and models of health promotion and their application to practice.
LO 3 Critically examine and review relevant health policy and its application to the public health agenda and health economics.
LO 4 Explore the adult nurse’s health educator and health promoter roles within the inter-professional team.
The essay is expected to be structured as follows:
Please do not use subheadings in the final submitted draft.
Introduction
In the introduction you are expected to:
• Identify your chosen public health concern, giving a clear rationale for this choice
• Identify a local UK local authority area on which you will base your information.
• Provide a clear aim for your essay, outlining the key points to be addressed (signposting) and including the provision of any required definitions
Main Body
The main body of the essay is where you fully develop the elements outlined in the introduction. In this part of your work, you are expected to include:
• Identification and analysis of the public health concern in the specific UK location which should include a critical examination and review of relevant UK health policy and its application to the public health concern with associated discussion relating to health economics.
• A critical analysis and evaluation of the impact of national/local initiatives or interventions used to prevent, address, or manage the identified public health concern
• Application and discussion of a relevant health promotion model or theory in relation to the identified public health issue
• Demonstrate understanding of the adult nurse role as a health educator or health promoter/provider within the multi-professional team in relation to the chosen public health concern. Consider barriers to this work in relation to the specified topic and area.
Conclusion
• Provide a clear summary of the key points discussed within the essay.
• Draw conclusions relating to the discussion in your essay but do not introduce any new information or references.