LIVING WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS

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Overview

In this subject, you will examine chronic conditions with emphasis on issues pertaining to the management of these conditions at a community level. There will be a concentration on theories and constructs relevant to healthy self-management and effective social support for those living with chronic conditions. The content of the subject includes a presentation of the World Health Organization's classification systems relevant to disability (ICIDH - The International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities, and Handicaps, ICF - International Classification of Functioning) and an illustration of the application of this framework to chronic illness conditions across the life-span.

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Office of the Provost

School

Subject coordinator

Tammy Rendina

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 3 - UG

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

Yes

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Apply the ICF framework to chronic conditions across the lifespan.

Analyse how policy and community services can impact on persons living with a chronic condition.

Analyse how psychosocial factors can impact on persons living with a chronic condition, independently and collaboratively within a group of peers.

Apply chronic disease management knowledge and skills to health promotion/education practice.

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