HLN004 Chronic Conditions Prevention and Management
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| Unit code: | HLN004 |
|---|---|
| Assumed Knowledge: | Knowledge or information retrieval and literature review skills |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $2,976 |
| International unit fee | $4,236 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | HLN004 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Knowledge or information retrieval and literature review skills |
| Coordinator: | Adem Sav | adem.sav@qut.edu.au |
Overview
The prevalence of chronic conditions and the range of factors contributing to their development are increasing and placing demands on communities and health care systems worldwide. Major chronic conditions will be considered within a continuum of care with a particular emphasis on primary health care and the prevention, rehabilitation and management of chronic conditions in the Australian and International contexts.
You will examine and critique a range of current policies, frameworks, strategies and approaches to the prevention and management of chronic conditions and then contextualise and apply these findings to your particular area of practice or interest.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Interpret and synthesise different types of data used to assess the burden of chronic conditions, their risk factors and broader social and cultural determinants at population, sub-population and individual levels;
- Critically review frameworks, strategies and approaches recommended for the prevention or management of a chronic condition across the life course
- Apply chronic condition prevention and management strategies to a specific context or setting of relevance to your area of practice or interest.
Content
Module 1: The current situation
This module sets the scene for the unit by investigation of current prevalence, significance, risk factors, the broad range of determinants (physical, social and emotional) and key issues affecting chronic health conditions. Major chronic conditions will be considered within a continuum of care with a particular emphasis on primary health care and the prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and management of chronic conditions in the Australian and International contexts.
Module 2: Overarching analysis of frameworks, strategies and approaches
Your knowledge and experience will be drawn upon together with extensive literature review and discussion to facilitate a critical examination and review of various frameworks, strategies and approaches to chronic health conditions. It examines interdisciplinary versus multidisciplinary practice and includes current international and national policies, frameworks and strategies in accepted reference resources and documents.
Module 3: Prevention frameworks, strategies and approaches
This module focuses on an in-depth review of key prevention focussed strategies and their application to major chronic conditions. It uses a life course and population-based approach to the prevention of chronic conditions and situates the prevention of chronic conditions in the context of where people live, work and play.
Module 4: Treatment and management frameworks, strategies and approaches
Contemporary treatment, management and rehabilitation strategies are considered in the context of a supported self-management framework. The focus of the module will be on strategies and approaches that are client/patient centered, that encourage supported self-management and that take account of the physical, social and emotional needs of the patient.
Learning Approaches
A variety of approaches to teaching and learning will be adopted. The unit is developed around principles of adult learning theory and practice and open learning guidelines for its delivery in flexible mode online. These approaches will ensure each student can self-pace through each of the modules. The study guide will provide a framework for critical analysis and ongoing conversations between students and with academic staff. Guidance will be provided for you in terms of appropriate self-pacing of your study during the semester. You will be encouraged to read widely and to think critically about the nature and scope of chronic health conditions and their prevention, management and treatment across the continuum of care. This will be achieved through literature analysis, case study discussion and critique, contribution of class conversations using technology and through development and application of models and strategies for chronic condition prevention and care.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
During the semester assessment items will be spaced to ensure adequate opportunities for formative feedback on your learning. Each assessment item will include individual feedback on your progress as well as general feedback to all students about what a high quality assessment piece should include.
Assessment
Overview
There are two assessment items to be completed during the semester.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Burden of a chronic condition
You will choose a major chronic condition and assess its burden both locally and globally, discuss the public health significance and the broad determinants and risk factors at the population and individual levels. You will also critically review a framework used for the prevention and management of the chosen chronic condition.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: End-of-semester exam
You will be expected to undertake an end of semester exam covering content from week 1 to week 13.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Reference book(s)
Remington, P. L., Brownson, R.C., & Wegner, M. V. (2016). Chronic disease epidemiology and control (4th ed.). Washington, DC: APHA Press.
Other
There are no materials or resources required to be purchased for this unit. Students will receive more detailed unit content information, recommended readings and links to various other materials as required, via the on-line teaching site.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks in this unit except for those associated with substantial computer-based work. You should ensure that your workstation is adjusted and that you take regular rest breaks when engaging in prolonged computer-based work.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.PU60 Graduate Diploma in Public Health
- Apply knowledge of public health principles to current public health issues in diverse local and international contexts
Relates to: Burden of a chronic condition, End-of-semester exam - Critically analyse and synthesise the specialised knowledge, theories and frameworks of public health practice
Relates to: Burden of a chronic condition - Promote efficient and equitable gains in population health through culturally-safe, evidence-based practice.
Relates to: End-of-semester exam
PU86 Master of Public Health
- Apply advanced knowledge of public health principles to complex, current public health issues in diverse local and international contexts
Relates to: Burden of a chronic condition, End-of-semester exam - Critically analyse, synthesise and apply the specialised knowledge,theories and frameworks of public health practice
Relates to: Burden of a chronic condition - Engage professionally to advance efficient and equitable gains in population health through leadership and culturally-safe, evidence-based practice.
Relates to: End-of-semester exam
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Online
| Unit code: | HLN004 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Knowledge or information retrieval and literature review skills |
Overview
The prevalence of chronic conditions and the range of factors contributing to their development are increasing and placing demands on communities and health care systems worldwide. Major chronic conditions will be considered within a continuum of care with a particular emphasis on primary health care and the prevention, rehabilitation and management of chronic conditions in the Australian and International contexts.
You will examine and critique a range of current policies, frameworks, strategies and approaches to the prevention and management of chronic conditions and then contextualise and apply these findings to your particular area of practice or interest.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Interpret and synthesise different types of data used to assess the burden of chronic conditions, their risk factors and broader social and cultural determinants at population, sub-population and individual levels;
- Critically review frameworks, strategies and approaches recommended for the prevention or management of a chronic condition across the life course
- Apply chronic condition prevention and management strategies to a specific context or setting of relevance to your area of practice or interest.
Content
Module 1: The current situation
This module sets the scene for the unit by investigation of current prevalence, significance, risk factors, the broad range of determinants (physical, social and emotional) and key issues affecting chronic health conditions. Major chronic conditions will be considered within a continuum of care with a particular emphasis on primary health care and the prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and management of chronic conditions in the Australian and International contexts.
Module 2: Overarching analysis of frameworks, strategies and approaches
Your knowledge and experience will be drawn upon together with extensive literature review and discussion to facilitate a critical examination and review of various frameworks, strategies and approaches to chronic health conditions. It examines interdisciplinary versus multidisciplinary practice and includes current international and national policies, frameworks and strategies in accepted reference resources and documents.
Module 3: Prevention frameworks, strategies and approaches
This module focuses on an in-depth review of key prevention focussed strategies and their application to major chronic conditions. It uses a life course and population-based approach to the prevention of chronic conditions and situates the prevention of chronic conditions in the context of where people live, work and play.
Module 4: Treatment and management frameworks, strategies and approaches
Contemporary treatment, management and rehabilitation strategies are considered in the context of a supported self-management framework. The focus of the module will be on strategies and approaches that are client/patient centered, that encourage supported self-management and that take account of the physical, social and emotional needs of the patient.
Learning Approaches
A variety of approaches to teaching and learning will be adopted. The unit is developed around principles of adult learning theory and practice and open learning guidelines for its delivery in flexible mode online. These approaches will ensure each student can self-pace through each of the modules. The study guide will provide a framework for critical analysis and ongoing conversations between students and with academic staff. Guidance will be provided for you in terms of appropriate self-pacing of your study during the semester. You will be encouraged to read widely and to think critically about the nature and scope of chronic health conditions and their prevention, management and treatment across the continuum of care. This will be achieved through literature analysis, case study discussion and critique, contribution of class conversations using technology and through development and application of models and strategies for chronic condition prevention and care.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
During the semester assessment items will be spaced to ensure adequate opportunities for formative feedback on your learning. Each assessment item will include individual feedback on your progress as well as general feedback to all students about what a high quality assessment piece should include.
Assessment
Overview
There are two assessment items to be completed during the semester.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Burden of a chronic condition
You will choose a major chronic condition and assess its burden both locally and globally, discuss the public health significance and the broad determinants and risk factors at the population and individual levels. You will also critically review a framework used for the prevention and management of the chosen chronic condition.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: End-of-semester exam
You will be expected to undertake an end of semester exam covering content from week 1 to week 13.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Reference book(s)
Remington, P. L., Brownson, R.C., & Wegner, M. V. (2016). Chronic disease epidemiology and control (4th ed.). Washington, DC: APHA Press.
Other
There are no materials or resources required to be purchased for this unit. Students will receive more detailed unit content information, recommended readings and links to various other materials as required, via the on-line teaching site.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks in this unit except for those associated with substantial computer-based work. You should ensure that your workstation is adjusted and that you take regular rest breaks when engaging in prolonged computer-based work.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.PU60 Graduate Diploma in Public Health
- Apply knowledge of public health principles to current public health issues in diverse local and international contexts
Relates to: Burden of a chronic condition, End-of-semester exam - Critically analyse and synthesise the specialised knowledge, theories and frameworks of public health practice
Relates to: Burden of a chronic condition - Promote efficient and equitable gains in population health through culturally-safe, evidence-based practice.
Relates to: End-of-semester exam
PU86 Master of Public Health
- Apply advanced knowledge of public health principles to complex, current public health issues in diverse local and international contexts
Relates to: Burden of a chronic condition, End-of-semester exam - Critically analyse, synthesise and apply the specialised knowledge,theories and frameworks of public health practice
Relates to: Burden of a chronic condition - Engage professionally to advance efficient and equitable gains in population health through leadership and culturally-safe, evidence-based practice.
Relates to: End-of-semester exam