MANAGING CHRONIC CONDITIONS
NSG3MCC
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will explore a range of chronic health conditions as a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in Australia and the multidimensional approach required in managing such conditions. Students will: (i) examine models of collaborative care in the management of chronic illness and disability, and (ii) reflect on the role of nurses in partnership with individuals, their family and carers in the planning and delivery of care that can assist to empower an individual to manage their own health.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Stephane Bouchoucha
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must have passed a minimum of 15 credit points of 2nd year Nursing subject (NSG)
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Managing long-term conditions and chronic illness in primary care - a guide to good practice | Prescribed | Carrier, J 2009 | ROUTLEDGE, MELBOURNE. ALSO AVAILABLE IN E-COPY. |
| Readings | Chronic illness and disability: principles for nursing practice | Recommended | Chang, E & Johnson, A 2008 | ELSEVIER, SYDNEY. |
Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Stephane Bouchoucha
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 1.0 hours workshop per study period on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Students complete 10 hours of online workshop activity"
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"3 hours of tutorials"
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 1.0 hours lecture per study period on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"10 hours of lectures"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Online group discussions conducted over 8 weeks (equiv to 1,500 words) | 40 | |
| one individual project proposal and literature review (2,000 words) or equivalent | 50 | |
| one online quiz (equiv to 500 words) or equivalent | 10 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jean Booth
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 1.0 hours lecture per study period on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"10 hours of lectures"
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"3 hours of tutorials"
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 1.0 hours workshop per study period on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Students complete 10 hours of online workshop activity"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Online group discussions conducted over 8 weeks (equiv to 1,500 words) | 40 | |
| one individual project proposal and literature review (2,000 words) or equivalent | 50 | |
| one online quiz (equiv to 500 words) or equivalent | 10 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Stephane Bouchoucha
Class requirements
Lecture
Ten 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via online.
"Students complete ten hours of lectures."
Problem Based Learning
Ten 1.0 hours problem based learning per study period and delivered via online.
"Students complete 10 hours of online workshop activity."
Tutorial
Three 1.0 hours tutorial per study period and delivered via online.
"Students complete three hours of tutorials."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Online group discussions conducted over 8 weeks (equiv to 1,500 words) | 40 | |
| one individual project proposal and literature review (2,000 words) or equivalent | 50 | |
| one online quiz (equiv to 500 words) or equivalent | 10 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Tara Williams
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 1.0 hours lecture per study period on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"10 hours of lectures"
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"3 hours of tutorials"
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 1.0 hours workshop per study period on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Student complete 10 hours of online workshop activity"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Online group discussions conducted over 8 weeks (equiv to 1,500 words) | 40 | |
| one individual project proposal and literature review (2,000 words) or equivalent | 50 | |
| one online quiz (equiv to 500 words) or equivalent | 10 |
Shepparton, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Beverley Guest-Smith
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 1.0 hours workshop per study period on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Students complete 10 hours of online workshop activity"
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"3 hours of tutorials"
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 1.0 hours lecture per study period on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"10 hours of lectures"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Online group discussions conducted over 8 weeks (equiv to 1,500 words) | 40 | |
| one individual project proposal and literature review (2,000 words) or equivalent | 50 | |
| one online quiz (equiv to 500 words) or equivalent | 10 |
Singapore, 2014, Week 25-34, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Stephane Bouchoucha
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 25 - 34
One 3.0 days block mode per study period from week 25 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Six 3-4 hour or three 6-8 hour lecture/tutorials"
LectureWeek: 25 - 34
Nine 3.0 hours lecture per study period from week 25 to week 34 and delivered via blended.
"self-directed learning activities supported by a learning package equivalent to three hours of classroom contact per week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Online group discussions conducted over 8 weeks (equiv to 1,500 words) | 40 | |
| one individual project proposal and literature review (2,000 words) or equivalent | 50 | |
| one online quiz (equiv to 500 words) or equivalent | 10 |