The major applications assignment for HLTH2105 is split into two parts and revolves around the topic of . Further instructions and marking criteria for the assignment will be provided on FLO and the assignment will be discussed during tutorials and lectures.

Part A

In 1500 words or less, you need to:

1. Outline the stages of a developmental psychology theory in relation to cystic fibrosis. In particular, discuss where a child (aged 12) with cystic fibrosis may fit developmentally and why.
2. Discuss how having an understanding of human development is relevant to health professionals.

In responding to these items, your assignment should do the following things:

• Discuss the stages of a psychological developmental theory and link this to cystic fibrosis (CF) at each stage. To do this, think about what the relevant developmental issues might be at each stage of the theory. Consider the cognitive, psychological, social, emotional, and physical implications of living with this chronic disease. It may help to think aboutsocial, emotional, and physical implications of living with this chronic disease. It may help to think aboutsocial, emotional, and physical implications of living with this chronic disease. It may help to think about
• Discuss the importance of understanding human development in relation to what your future health profession or health professionals in general.
  • Include sufficient resources to show that you understand your theory of choice and the issues related to cystic fibrosis. At a minimum, you will include five (5) academic sources. That is, the written assignment will consist of: o A minimum of three (3) peer reviewed research articles. They should be published from 2000-2017, but you may find a ‘classic’ article that is relevant and was published earlier. You will need to justify its inclusion. These articles may include, but are not limited to: – Articles that have considered a particular age group with cystic fibrosis
  • – Articles that focus on cystic fibrosis in general (or chronic illness in childhood/adolescence).
  • – Articles that focus on the particular stage in the lifespan (e.g. infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, etc.)
  • – You may discover that you cannot find articles that cover BOTH cystic fibrosis AND a particular stage in the lifespan in the same article. You may be able to justify that research on other chronic illnesses is relevant.
  • – Research articles should be peer reviewed and academic in nature.

o Appropriate chapters from lifespan development texts and health psychology texts should be used in relation to the theoretical perspectives and/or the wider research agenda.

Part B  

In 1500 words or less, you need to:

1. Use 2 of the discussion points provided on FLO (see FLO) and empirical research (journal articles) to discuss the psychological impact of living with cystic fibrosis.
2. Discuss how having an understanding of psychological responses to illness is relevant to health professionals.

In responding to these items, your assignment should do the following things:

• Use 2 of the discussion points provided on FLO. Look at the discussion questions provided and see what the literature says about CF and these topics.
• Discuss the importance of understanding the way people think, feel, and behave in relation to what your role may be as a future health professional.
  • Include sufficient resources to show that you understand the concepts you have chosen to discuss. At a minimum, you will include five (5) academic sources. That is, the written assignment will consist of: o A minimum of four (4) peer reviewed research articles. They should be published from 2000-2017, but you may find a ‘classic’ article that is relevant and was published earlier. You will need to justify its inclusion. These articles may include, but are not limited to: – Articles that have considered a particular age group with cystic fibrosis
  • – Articles that focus on cystic fibrosis in general (or chronic illness).
  • – You may discover that you cannot find articles that cover BOTH cystic fibrosis AND your discussion point in the same article. You may be able to justify that research on other chronic illnesses is relevant.
  • – Research articles should be peer reviewed and academic in nature.

o Appropriate chapters from lifespan development texts and health psychology texts should be used in relation to the theoretical perspectives and/or the wider research agenda.

Formatting your assignment

Assignments need to be typed in times new roman, 12 point font, double spaced, with 2.5-3.2 cm margins. It is recommended that you use sub-headings in both parts of the major assignment.

Indent the first line of each paragraph. Number all pages of your assignment and include your name or your student ID number on each page.

The word count starts at the title and ends before the reference list. The word count includes everything in-between. There are no penalties for word counts + or – 10%. When writing your essay, consider whether your essay meets the criteria rather than excessively focusing on the word count.

References and in-text referencing are required to be in APA referencing format.

Assessment criteria for this assignment will be available on FLO. Make sure that you check the criteria!

Possible discussion points for Part B

Below is a list of discussion points/key questions that can guide the discussion in Part B of this assignment. You should choose 2 to discuss and spend roughly the same number of words on each. All discussion should be linked to previous research (e.g., peer-reviewed journal articles):

• — Discuss any potential issues related to treatment adherence for someone with CF and identify factors that enhance or inhibit adherence to treatment at different life stages.
• — Discuss psychological factors related to food or nutrition for people with CF.
• — Discuss the impact of having CF within the family network.
• — Discuss coping mechanisms used by children with CF and/or family members of someone with CF
• — Discuss factors involved with the relationships/ social networks that someone with CF can maintain?
• — Discuss how positive coping strategies or elements of resilience might be useful to dealing with CF.
• — Discuss grief/loss in relation to CF (either from the perspective of someone with CF or a family member of someone with CF).
• — Discuss psychological factors that might influence choices to participate in clinical trials.
• — Discuss mental health and CF.
• — Discuss challenges faced by parents/family members of a child with CF.
• — You can also devise your own (relevant) discussion point or modify one of the points above.

References that may be useful

Below are a selection of peer-reviewed journal articles that you can access online through the Flinders library website and online databases. Depending on the discussion points that you choose, they may or may not be relevant for your assignment.

Besier, T., Born, A., Henrich, G., Hinz, A., Quittner, A. L., Goldbeck, L., & The TIDES Study Group. (2011). Anxiety, depression, and life satisfaction in parents caring for children with cystic fibrosis, Pediatric Pulmonology, 46, 672-682, doi: 10.1002/ppul.21423

Graetza, B. W., Shute, R. H. & Sawyer, M. G. (2000). An Australian study of adolescents with cystic fibrosis: perceived supportive and nonsupportive behaviors from families and friends and psychological adjustment, Journal of Adolescent Health, 26, 64-69, doi: 10.1016/S1054-139X(99)00026-9

Grossoehme D. H., Szczesniak R., McPhail G. L., Seid M. (2013). Is adolescents’ religious coping with cystic fibrosis associated with the rate of decline in pulmonary function?-A preliminary study. Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy, 19, 33-42, doi: 10.1080/08854726.2013.767083.

Jamieson, N., Fitzgerald, D., Singh-Grewal, D., Hanson, C. S., Craig, J. C., & Tong, A. (2014). Children’s Experiences of Cystic Fibrosis: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies, Pediatrics, 133, e1683-e1697, doi: 10.1542/peds.2014-0009

Pfeffer, P. E., Pfeffer, J. M., & Hodson, M. E. (2003). The psychosocial and psychiatric side of cystic fibrosis in adolescents and adults, Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 2, 61-68, doi: 10.1016/S1569-1993(03)00020-1

Rosina, R., Crisp, J. & Steinbeck, K. (2003). Treatment adherence of youth and young adults with and without a chronic illness, Nursing and Health Sciences, 5, 139-147.

Reynolds, N., Mrug, S., Hensler, M., Guion, K., & Madan-Swain, A. (2014). Spiritual Coping and Adjustment in Adolescents With Chronic Illness: A 2-Year Prospective Study, Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 39, 542–551, doi:10.1093/jpepsy/jsu011

Segal, T. Y. (2008). Adolescence: what the cystic fibrosis team needs to know, Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine,101 Suppl 1, S15-27. doi: 10.1258/jrsm.2008.s18005.

Szyndlera, J. E., Townsa, S. J., van Asperenb, P. P., McKay, K. O. (2005). Psychological and family functioning and quality of life in adolescents with cystic fibrosis, Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 4,135-144, doi: 10.1016/j.jcf.2005.02.004

Quittner, A. L., Abbott, J., Georgiopoulos, A. M., Goldbeck, L., Smith, B., Hempstead, S. E.et al. (2016). International Committee on Mental Health in Cystic Fibrosis: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and European Cystic Fibrosis Society consensus statements for screening and treating depression and anxiety. Thorax, 71, 26-34. doi: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2015-207488