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Learning Outcomes
1. | Investigate issues related to ageing and chronic disease; | ||
2. | Propose current health prevention approaches, models and strategies that can improve patient outcomes; | ||
3. | Critically analyse the theory underpinning physical, social and psychosocial effects of ageing and chronic disease and life limiting illness, and the effects on quality of life; | ||
4. | Investigate care coordination and self-management in the context of quality, safety and risk in varied health contexts; | ||
5. | Critically review patient self-management programs and their implementation in health care; | ||
6. | Advocate, communicate and maximise evidence-based nursing care for older persons living with a chronic disease and their families and carers; and | ||
7. | Explore and deliberate interdisciplinary and collaborative practice and promote health care partnerships. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Assignment | Interdisciplinary and collaborative practice in ageing and chronic disease (500 words) | 10% |
Case Study | Working collaboratively within interprofessional teams (2500 words) | 50% |
Assignment | The need for self-care (2000 words) | 40% |
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You can choose to study this unit as part of the following courses. Refer to the course page for information on how to structure your course to include this unit.
Course | Study as part of |
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Master of Nursing | Chronic Disease and Ageing - Specialisation |
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