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
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