CASE STUDY PRESENTATION GUIDELINES
Introduction:
A Case Study Presentation is one method of peer review. It can be useful to have a
nursing colleague(s) objectively review your professional practice. The nurse presents
a case study or nursing problem to two or more peers or at a practice meeting.
Discussion includes a retrospective review of nursing actions and possible
alternatives. Review of patient outcomes by the nursing peers / practice team and
alternative approaches are discussed.
Confidentiality:
Ensuring confidentiality of patient’s nursing and medical history is essential. Please
obtain the patient (or, if applicable) the family’s permission to use his/her unidentified
information in a case presentation. The patient and family must be assured of
confidentiality. No identifying material may be used.
Protecting patient confidentiality is vitally important in a small nation such as
New Zealand.
At the start of the Case Study Presentation, this statement is usually shown:
“All information about the condition, nursing history or treatment of patients disclosed
at this session is absolutely confidential. The Health Information Privacy Code (1994)
applies to all present whether or not they are employees of, or studying at the CDHB.”
Learning resources:
Relevant information pertaining to case study presentation can be accessed from:
 CDHB Intranet/Internet, e-journals
 Nursing and medical text books, Hospital or NZNO nursing libraries
 The interdisciplinary care team managing the patient’s care
Format for Case Study Presentation:
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The aims of your presentation
Introduction to the patient / please use a pseudonym.
 Gender (if important), age (specifics not important, eg middle age or
elderly vs 45 y/o or 82 y/o, past history (pertinent details only), social
history (pertinent details only), relevant cultural considerations
 Overview of the illness or condition
 Key nursing problems identified
 Brief summary of plan of care/outcomes identified
 Health team members (titles only) involved in plan
 Highlight key aspects illustrated by case: eg pharmacology, ethical
considerations, or treatment
 Outcome of care
 Any issues/ lessons learned/ advice to others?
 Why was this case study significant for you? How have you developed?
 Were you able to apply any new nursing knowledge from your reading?
 Opportunity for discussion
Following the presentation, each group member should provide constructive
feedback/advice/support (may use Teaching – Formal Evaluation Template and / or
Case Study Presentation Feedback form. This may be added to your portfolio.
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Last updated 18 August 2010