LIVING WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS
PHE2LCI
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students examine chronic conditions with emphasis on issues pertaining to 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 presentation of the World Health Organisation's classification systems relevant to disability (ICIDH,ICF) and illustration of the application of this framework to chronic illness conditions across the life-span.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Stephen Polgar
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: PHE1IDH or PSY1PYA
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 | Chronic illness: new perspectives and new directions | Recommended | Walker, C, Peterson, C. Millen N & Martin, C eds) 2003 | TERTIARY PRESS, MELBOURNE |
| Readings | Community disability services: an evidence based approach to practice | Recommended | Dempsey, I & Nankervis, K 2005 | UNSW PRESS |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicole Johnson
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 1-hour seminar per week."
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 2-hour seminar per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 15-min presentation of a 30 min interview | 25 | |
| one 2-hour examination | 45 | |
| one 20-min group oral presentation | 20 | |
| workshop activities | 10 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Melissa Buultjens
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 31
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"week 1 of semester only"
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One, 2 hour Seminar per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 15-min presentation of a 30 min interview | 25 | |
| one 2-hour examination | 45 | |
| one 20-min group oral presentation | 20 | |
| workshop activities | 10 |