Assignment
Case Study: You arrive at Bob's house to conduct an intake assessment. Bob is an 85 year-old man who recently fell at home and broke his arm. Bob is a very active man who cares for his wife Nelly, who suffers from dementia. Bob has Type 2 diabetes, which he manages well. He also has osteoarthritis in his knees, which affects his mobility. He does not use any walking aids. His wife, Nelly, is present when you sit down to talk to Bob. Bob tells you that he has no children and no other family support. Bob is finding it very hard to care for Nelly, as he is getting older and less mobile, and she is becoming more confused. He explains that the stress of his current circumstances has led him to become short-tempered and he feels very depressed. You notice that Nelly has bruises on her arms and a bruised eye. When you ask about the bruises, Bob avoids answering and changes the subject.
Task
a) List five ways that you could collect information when conducting an assessment for Bob.
b) How would you use analytical and critical thinking skills to make sense of information about Bob's co-existing issues?
c) To base referrals on an accurate evaluation of a person's needs, you must apply analytical and critical thinking skills and make evidence-based judgements. Explain the critical thinking process you would use.
d) What is the difference between the reliability and validity of an assessment?
e) Give three examples of instances where you are required to report. Where can you access information about your reporting requirements and formatting procedures?