Dual Diagnosis

Topic: provide an education session to all nursing staff on what constitutes Dual Diagnosis. This is in order to broaden their practice in providing evidence based care for patients with a dual diagnosis

All aspects of the assignment are addressed
? The question is addressed through demonstration of a knowledge and understanding of the core concepts
o Nature of dual diagnosis (6)
o Statistics of dual diagnosis (6)
o Evidence based practice (6)
o Treatment modalities (6)
o Intervention strategies including challenges and success (6)
Presentation of argument
? Analysis and depth of discussion (10)
? Specific challenges in the management of this particular DRG (10)
? Conclusions are drawn concerning the topic?s impact upon and future implications for the mental health nursing practice (10)
Critical use of resources
? Use of multiple (minimum twelve) high quality sources (10). (Peer reviewed or systematic reviewed research articles, Government Policy Documents; Professional Bodies standards of practice).
? Demonstrate ability to compare and contrast the approaches to mental health / illness found in a range of sources (3)