Biopsychosocial Approach Essay

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ASSESSMENT BRIEF: Level 4

BSc Pre-Registration Nursing Programme

Module Title: Understanding Health of Individuals Across the Lifespan

Module Code: NM4203

Method/Mode: Written assignment.

Task: Using a bio psychosocial approach discuss how stress can affect health and wellbeing. Weighting: 100%

Timing: Introduced to students: session 1
Assessment submission(s): see assessment schedule on SharePoint
Resubmission period: see assessment schedule on SharePoint

Grading: The assessment will be marked according to the Faculty Level 4 marking criteria found on SharePoint.

Length: 4000 words

It is permissible to exceed the stated word limit by up to 10%, without penalty. Assignments which exceed these limits are liable to be penalised by the deduction of 5 marks per 1000 words excess (e.g. If a 1000 word assignment, 5 marks off for 1101-2000 words, 10 marks off for 2101-3100 words, and so on).

Specific Guidelines: With reference to relevant nursing literature:

1. Define stress. 2. Discuss the bio-psycho-social impact of stress on the health and wellbeing of an individual. 3. Discuss approaches to managing stress. 4. A reference list must be included and adhere to APA guidelines.

Confidentiality:
Please refer to the Student Guidelines relating to the maintenance of confidentiality in assignments found in the module handbook.

Anonymous Marking:
With reference to The Principles and Regulations 2012/13, Appendix A (http://ganymede.chester.ac.uk/view.php?title_id=45578) the Faculty of Health and Social Care will apply anonymous marking (AM) to all assessed work, where it is practicable to do so.

For information regarding the submission of your assignment please refer to the “Guide to coursework assessment and submission” in your module
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