LIVING WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS
PHE2LCI
2020
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 Organization's classification systems relevant to disability (ICIDH -The International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities, and Handicaps, ICF - International Classification of Functioning) and illustration of the application of this framework to chronic illness conditions across the life-span.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMelissa Buultjens
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites PHE1IDH or PSY1EFP
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply the ICF framework to chronic conditions across the lifespan.
- Activities:
- Lectures & workshop activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Analyse how policy and community services can impact on persons living with a chronic condition.
- Activities:
- Group presentation on self-management program
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Analyse how psychosocial factors can impact on persons living with a chronic condition.
- Activities:
- Interview a person with a chronic condition and individual presentation of the interview.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Apply chronic disease management knowledge and skills to health promotion/education practice.
- Activities:
- Reflective journal based on workshop activities and one 2 hour final examination on chronic disease management.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJo Spong
Class requirements
Seminar
Week:
39
-
40
Two 1.0 hours seminar per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 39 to week 40
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Seminars in Week 9 and 10"
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
Ten 2.0 hours scheduled online class per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 15-min presentation (750-words equivalent) | Workload is of a complex nature in contrast to the teacher-guided workshop activities. The 15-minute presentation of a 30-minute interview involves adhering to LTU ethics board procedures, to conduct an interview and later analyse and present these findings to peers. | 25 | 01, 03 |
| One 2-hour examination (2,000-words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1500-word group report (350-words equivalent, per student) | The group presentation involves students visiting a Victorian-based mental health service / program and analysing its capacity to support individuals with a mental health condition; on top of researching the evidence about their chosen topic. There will be six students in each group | 15 | 02, 03 |
| Workshop activities (1,250-words equivalent) | Practical - 250 words Debate - 500 words Associated workshop/seminar activities - 500 words Progressive learning tasks with teaching support to build learner knowledge and application. Multiple small tasks allows the student to build-on and develop their understanding and application. | 20 | 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMelissa Buultjens
Class requirements
Seminar
Week:
39
-
40
Two 1.0 hours seminar per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 39 to week 40
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Seminars in Week 9 and 10"
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
Ten 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 15-min presentation (750-words equivalent) | Workload is of a complex nature in contrast to the teacher-guided workshop activities. The 15-minute presentation of a 30-minute interview involves adhering to LTU ethics board procedures, to conduct an interview and later analyse and present these findings to peers. | 25 | 01, 03 |
| One 2-hour examination (2,000-words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1500-word group report (350-words equivalent, per student) | The group presentation involves students visiting a Victorian-based mental health service / program and analysing its capacity to support individuals with a mental health condition; on top of researching the evidence about their chosen topic. There will be six students in each group | 15 | 02, 03 |
| Workshop activities (1,250-words equivalent) | Practical - 250 words Debate - 500 words Associated workshop/seminar activities - 500 words Progressive learning tasks with teaching support to build learner knowledge and application. Multiple small tasks allows the student to build-on and develop their understanding and application. | 20 | 02, 03, 04 |