MANAGING CHRONIC CONDITIONS

NSG3MCK

Not currently offered

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.

School: School of Nursing & Midwifery

Credit points: 20

Subject Co-ordinator: Julie Ellis

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: This subject is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing in Hong Kong.

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsManaging long term conditions & chronic illness in Primary Care: A guide to good practice.PrescribedCarrier,J.(2009)LONDON:ROUTLEDGE
ReadingsChronic Illness & Disability: Principles for nursing practiceRecommendedChang,E., & Johnson, A.(2008)SYDNEY:CHURCHILL LIVINGSTON
ReadingsChronic Illness impact & Intervention. (7th ed.).RecommendedLubkin,l., & lARSEN,P.(2009)BOSTON:JONES & BARTLETT PUBLISHERS.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. TBA

Activities:
TBA
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.