nsg3mck managing chronic conditions
MANAGING CHRONIC CONDITIONS
NSG3MCK
2014
Credit points: 20
Subject outline
Chronic health conditions are generally defined as those lasting more than six months, noncommunicable and involving some functional impairment or disability. In this subject students will explore the effects of these conditions on the individual, family and carer. Students will study a range of chronic health conditions, their significance as a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in Australia and the multidimensional approach required in managing such conditions. Students will examine the role of nurses in delivering care that emphasises the primary health principle of empowering individuals to manage their own health.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points20
Subject Co-ordinatorSharon Gan
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing in Hong Kong.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Managing long term conditions & chronic illness in Primary Care: A guide to good practice. | Prescribed | Carrier,J.(2009) | LONDON:ROUTLEDGE |
| Readings | Chronic Illness & Disability: Principles for nursing practice | Recommended | Chang,E., & Johnson, A.(2008) | SYDNEY:CHURCHILL LIVINGSTON |
| Readings | Chronic Illness impact & Intervention. (7th ed.). | Recommended | Lubkin,l., & lARSEN,P.(2009) | BOSTON:JONES & BARTLETT PUBLISHERS. |
Subject options
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Hong Kong, 2014, Week 05-16, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorStephane Bouchoucha
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 3.0 days block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"20 hours of face-to-face lectures"
Problem Based Learning
One 1.0 hours problem based learning per week and delivered via online.
"32 hours of onlin contribution/activities"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| On-line Quiz or equivalent | 20 | |
| one 2,000-word assignment or equivalent | 50 | |
| one 20-min presentation or equivalent | 30 |
Hong Kong, 2014, Week 11-20, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSonia Reisenhofer
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 3.0 days block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"20 hours of face-to-face lectures"
Problem Based Learning
One 1.0 hours problem based learning per week and delivered via online.
"32 hours of onlin contribution/activities"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| On-line Quiz or equivalent | 20 | |
| one 2,000-word assignment or equivalent | 50 | |
| one 20-min presentation or equivalent | 30 |
Hong Kong, 2014, Week 16-26, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSharon Gan
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
One 1.0 hours problem based learning per week and delivered via online.
"32 hours of onlin contribution/activities"
Block Mode
One 3.0 days block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"20 hours of face-to-face lectures"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| On-line Quiz or equivalent | 20 | |
| one 2,000-word assignment or equivalent | 50 | |
| one 20-min presentation or equivalent | 30 |
Hong Kong, 2014, Week 42-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorStephane Bouchoucha
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 42 - 52
One 3.0 days block mode per study period from week 42 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
"20 hours of face-to-face lectures"
Problem Based LearningWeek: 42 - 52
One 1.0 hours problem based learning per week from week 42 to week 52 and delivered via online.
"32 hours of onlin contribution/activities"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| On-line Quiz or equivalent | 20 | |
| one 2,000-word assignment or equivalent | 50 | |
| one 20-min presentation or equivalent | 30 |