LIVING WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS

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 … For more content click the Read more button below. This subject is designed for third-year students. To maximise your chances of success in achieving the intended learning outcomes, it is recommended that you complete this subject in your second or third year.

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.

This subject is designed for third-year students. To maximise your chances of success in achieving the intended learning outcomes, it is recommended that you complete this subject in your second or third year.

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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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