Short Assessment Paper

The paper will assess a caregiver integrating the following domains:

• Context (physical environment)

• Caregiver’s perception of health and functional status of care recipient

• Caregiver’s values & preferences

• Well-being of caregiver

• Consequences of caregiving

• Skills, abilities of caregiver

• Potential resources available

The paper will demonstrate critical thinking and cite 2 – 3 appropriate literature sources to support the assessment tools integrated into the case assessment. Papers will be 3 -4 pages in length.

Caregiver Assessment Domains

Student introduces the caregiver and then moves to:

Context (physical environment, financial resources) ____ 1.25 point

Describe the housing (be specific); does caregiver work?

Caregiver’s perception of health and functional status of care recipient ____ 1.25 point

Caregiver’s values and preferences ____ 1 point

Well-being of caregiver ____ 1 point

Consequences of caregiving ____ 1 point

Skills, abilities of caregiver ____ 1 point

Potential resources available ____ 1.5 point

(What potential supports are available for the caregiver?)

Student demonstrates critical thinking ____ 2 points

(offered specific examples to support assessment)

Total: ______/ 10 points