6KNIS605 Fundamental Knowledge and Skills in Older Person’s Care Assessment Brief 2026

6KNIS605 Assessment Brief

• Assessment Title: – “Critically analyse and evaluate the assessment and management of an older adult with complex health and social care needs.”
• Case Selection: You may use a case scenario from your own clinical practice, or if this is not possible, select one of the case scenarios provided by the teaching team on KEATS.
• You can also choose to focus on one core aspect of care (dementia, frailty) or/and use the CGA framework or WHO framework.

Summative Guidelines – Summative Assessment

• A 2000-word case study, which will have 100% weighting.
• The case study will allow you to demonstrate the application of a recommended tool for assessing and managing an older person’s care with complex health and social care needs.
• Pass mark 40% and you are only permitted two attempts.
• Submission deadlines are absolute and there are consequences if you do not meet these including failing the module.
• Must submitted before 06/10/2026 (11:59AM United Kingdom time, 18:59PM Singapore time.)

Summative Assessment – essay plan example

Introduction (200 words approx.)

• Briefly introduce the case study (confidentiality maintained)
• Identify key physical, psychological, and social issues
• Define complexity and link to case study (e.g. multimorbidity, frailty, social vulnerability)

Holistic Assessment (700 words approx.)

• Discuss and apply relevant assessment frameworks and tools and discuss any relevant theories. For example: CGA framework /ICOPE and one assessment tools. Keep to a minimum of two assessment tools. Critically discuss their effectiveness and limitations.
• Demonstrate a holistic understanding of the assessment of the older adult (case study) with complex health and social care needs, including physical, psychological, and social dimensions.

Management Interventions (700 words approx.)

• Demonstrate a holistic understanding of the management of the older adult with complex health and social care needs, including physical, psychological, and social dimensions.
• Consider the importance of individual preferences and the role of family/care givers.
• Consider any local or strategic interventions and their advantages and/or disadvantages.

Ethical, Legal or cost/resource considerations (200 words approx.)

Conclusion (200 words approx.) 

References

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