Is a case study the same as a care plan

Silverdragon102, BSN · Feb 21, 2010

Hi and welcome to the site

I have moved this to the Australian and NZ forum where a few student nurses post :)

Good luck

befaced · Feb 23, 2010

Hi there everyone,
I have just joined allnurses so i am very green in using this site, so i will apologise in advance if this question has been asked already. I am a nurse in Australia and i have just gone back to studying. I graduated from nursing school when it was still hospital based training. i have not studied for a long long time. I have just started a course that requires a case study on a 4yr old ATW with asthma ( HELP) Can anyone tell me is a case study the same as a care plan??
One of the questions instructs
"By using a systematic approach describe in detail how i would perform a patient assessment" I know how to perform it but HOW do i start to write it as a case study. I am really stumped
Can anyone help???

Hi shans1959,

In my own practice, before anything else, start by putting the pt in a comfortable position and apply oxygen. You would then start assessing with patient's consciousness. These following questions will guide you in writing your case study.. Is the child alert, confused, anxoius,etc?? is the pt speaking in full sentences, or having difficulty in speaking due to SOB (shortness of breath)..Is the patient using accessory muscles--what's the breathing pattern??types and breathing patterns?? what about any discoloration to nails, lips (any signs of respiratory distress).How much oxygen is the patient on? Is the patient on current medications?? what exacerbates the problem???whats the oxygen saturation like??heart rate??..after doing all these assessment you then begin your CARE PLAN based on your assessment..for more respiratory assessment please refer to this book.. physical Examination and health assessment by carolyn Jarvis..this is a good book..Hey, You can do this..starting is the hardest but once you get yourself started you will breeze through it.. all the best!!:)

shans1959 · Feb 24, 2010

Thanks so much for the inspiration, i really appreciate it. I also checked out the book you advised, and like you stated, it has a lot of info that will be very helpful. Now i can get started. Have a good day:yeah:

SC-RN · May 23, 2010

Hi there everyone,
I have just joined allnurses so i am very green in using this site, so i will apologise in advance if this question has been asked already. I am a nurse in Australia and i have just gone back to studying. I graduated from nursing school when it was still hospital based training. i have not studied for a long long time. I have just started a course that requires a case study on a 4yr old ATW with asthma ( HELP) Can anyone tell me is a case study the same as a care plan??
One of the questions instructs
"By using a systematic approach describe in detail how i would perform a patient assessment" I know how to perform it but HOW do i start to write it as a case study. I am really stumped
Can anyone help???

I know how you feel i enrolled in a post graduate cert in Health this year and it's time for the 4,000 word case study...where do you start. I am like you and am quite over whelmed. Good luck with your assignment. :yeah: :lol2: