NCD L5 T3 Assistive Technology Assignment

FdSc Supporting Innovation in
Health and Social Care

Assistive Technology (SIH505), Level 5, 20 credits
Assessment Brief
The assessment for Assistive Technology has one component part.
(Weighting 100%)
Task 1
‘Exhibition Content Report’
 Due to Covid and standardised team review the assessment ‘on-site’ cannot
take place. The assessment theme of preparing for an Assistive Technology
exhibition, however you will submit a ‘Exhibition Content Report’ (2500
words) to address all four learning outcomes.
 The document should be titled; ‘Exhibition Content Report’ to ensure you

keep within the parameters of the intended plan.
 The document should include relevant headings / subheadings (see guidance

below) and connect to your chosen and agreed theme.
 The document (2500 words on a Word Document) will be submitted via

Turnitin
Prepare an exhibition with supporting evidence to.:
LO1- Explain the need for the development and use of assistive technologies in
Health and Social Care provision.
1.0 Definitions, Drivers & Demographics, to include:
 Introduction to task
 Visual/ diagram highlighting types of Assistive Technology (AT) in HSC
 Definition(s) of AT
 Drivers for AT – to include WHO, Government, NHS
 Your chosen theme (E.g.: Palliative Care, Mental Health, Dementia Care) and
why?
 Demographics – Access – Inequalities
 Service Levels - include relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
LO2- Examine new developments in assistive technology, the challenges and

potential ethical issues.
2.0 Resources & Developments, to include:
 From this section content should connect to your chosen and agreed
theme……
 AT resources and developments
 Challenges and Barriers
 Demand & Expectation (May connect with service levels in LO1)
 Ethical Considerations – define and inform of key ethical considerations
LO3-Analyse the influence of technology on models of care for the planning and
provision of health and social care services.
3.0 The Influence of Assistive Technology, to include:

 Analyse the influence of AT (resources, equipment – PROs and CONs) –
This may be presented via a detailed table
 Identify a range of ‘New Care Models’ that connect and influence the planning
and provisions of care – this could be introduced as visual to identify a range
of models and then select 2/3 models to review and appraise in detail
 Improvements & Enhancements - self-care, independence and
interdependence, response to changing needs and demographics, Virtual
health Care and Health House, etc.
LO4-Evaluate how assistive technology can meet the needs, improve opportunities,
reduce inequalities and improve the health and wellbeing for the individual accessing
health and social care services.
4.0 Evaluating the Impacts of Assistive Technology, to include:

 The evidence – evaluate how AT across your chosen theme/ area has
improved opportunities, reduced inequalities, improved health and well-being,
etc. Review any data, trends to show impact(s)
 How assistive technology meets needs, individual and service provision.
 How does AT improve health and well-being
 How does AT reduce inequalities
 Conclude and finish
 ENSURE REFERENCES
Assessment Weighting Criteria (100%)

The following assessment criteria will be used to mark the assessment activities:
Indicative
Assessment Criteria
weighting
Exhibition with supporting report.
LO1-Explain the need for the development and use of assistive technologies in
20%
Health and Social Care provision.
LO2- Examine new developments in assistive technology, the challenges and
20%
potential ethical issues.
LO3- Analyse the influence of technology on models of care for the planning
30%
and provision of health and social care services.
LO4- Evaluate how assistive technology can meet the needs, improve
opportunities, reduce inequalities and improve the health and wellbeing for the
individual accessing health and social care services. 30%
ASSESSMENT SUBMISSION
All assignment will be submitted in electronic format and uploaded to LSC Portal on Turnitin
Date assignment set November 2022
Submission deadline task 1 17th February 2023
Return date to Students 18th March 2023

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FdSc Supporting Innovation in

Health and Social Care

‘Exhibition Content Report’

 The document should be titled; ‘Exhibition Content Report’ to ensure you

 The document should include relevant headings / subheadings (see guidance

 The document (2500 words on a Word Document) will be submitted via

Prepare an exhibition with supporting evidence to.:

LO2- Examine new developments in assistive technology, the challenges and

2.0 Resources & Developments, to include:

3.0 The Influence of Assistive Technology, to include:

4.0 Evaluating the Impacts of Assistive Technology, to include:

Assessment Weighting Criteria (100%)

Date assignment set November 2022

Submission deadline task 1 17th February 2023

Return date to Students 18th March 2023

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