NURSING 2006 - Chronic Disease and Disability
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code NURSING 2006 Course Chronic Disease and Disability Coordinating Unit Adelaide Nursing School Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Weekly face-to-face lecture Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Restrictions Bachelor of Nursing Assessment Online quizzes, fact sheet, poster presentation, poster exhibition Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr David Foley
Course Coordinator: Dr David Foley
Phone: +61 8 8313 6285
Email: david.foley@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Level 4, Adelaide Nursing School, AHMS
School Office
Phone: +61 8 8313 3595
Email: nursing@adelaide.edu.au
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
Modules
1. Contexts, Key Terms, Risk Factors, Impact, Multidisciplinary approach and Self-management of chronic illness& disability
2. Developmental & Intellectual disability
3. Visual & Hearing Impairment
4. Obesity, Diabetes & Kidney Disease
5. Stroke, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis & Motor Neurone Disease
6. Asthma & Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
7. Heart Disease & Heart Failure
8. Arthritis
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Recognise and examine the impact of chronic health conditions on the Australian health care system based on current trends, predictions and statistics. 2 Recognise the important aspects of nursing assessment for a person with a chronic health disorder 3 Construct nursing care plans and teaching strategies for educating and enhancing care for people with diverse chronic and life-limiting illness. 4 Design and present a poster suitable for presentation at a conference 5 Investigate and outline consequences of chronic health issues and disability across the lifespan and the role the nurse has in the provision of care. 6 Compare and outline the impact of chronic illness 7 Identify opportunities to enhance the care of people with disabilities through the involvement of other health professionals 8 Investigate and define the role of spirituality in response to chronic health and disability 9 Recognise & examine legislation and the impact of chronic health on the family, next of kin and the wider community. 10 Relate and connect the pathophysiology of chronic diseases to lifestyle changes University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1 & 4-7 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2-5, 8, 10 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
2, 5, 7 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
2-6 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
8, 9 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
1,2 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
7 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Chang, E & Johnson, A 2017, Living with Chronic Illness & Disability: Principles for nursing practice, 3rd edition, Elsevier, Chatswood.Recommended Resources
Deravin, L & Anderson, A. 2019, Chronic Care Nursing, 2nd edn, Cambridge University Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria.
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2013, Chronic Diseases, AIHW, <http://www.aihw.gov.au/chronic-diseases/>
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2011, Disability prevalence, Australian Bureau of Statistics, viewed on 15 January 2014, http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Lookup/4446.0main+features42009
Department of Health, 2012, Chronic disease, Department of Health, viewed on 15 January 2014, http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/chronic
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2006, Chronic Diseases, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, viewed on 15 January 2014, http://www.aihw.gov.au/chronic-diseases/Online Learning
The online delivery mode of the course offers flexibility and enables students to study at their own pace. However, due to the asynchronous nature of most of the course, it is highly recommended that students are actively participating in course material on a weekly basis so as not to fall behind in coursework.
Online materials are also supplemeted by 9 synchronous online lectures presented via zoom or similar broadcast technology. These lectures will usually be case study presentations that are based on the content of the previous online material.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Online lectures and quizzes through MyUni: The content for this course has been reviewed and adapted from existing teaching material for the care of people with chronic health issues and disability. Most of the theoretical content is delivered via pre-class quizzes. After each online synchronous lecture, there will be a quiz based on the content of the case that was presented in the online lecture.
Face to Face Lectures: The content of these nine online lectures will use a case based methodology
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The workload for this course has suggested hours of:
- 9 x 1 hour online synchronous lectures
- Online activities of 2 hours per week
- Completion of the summative assessments
Learning Activities Summary
1. Contexts, Key Terms, Risk Factors, Impact, Multidisciplinary approach and Self-management of chronic illness& disability
2. Developmental & Intellectual disability
3. Visual & Hearing Impairment
4. Obesity, Diabetes & Kidney Disease
5. Stroke, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis & Motor Neurone Disease
6. Asthma & Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
7. Heart Disease & Heart Failure
8. Arthritis
9. Chronic PainSpecific Course Requirements
Due to the online nature of the course, in order for students to participate in online content:
• Audio input/output from your computer/device
• Speaker & microphone on computer/device
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Assessment Type Weighting Learning Outcome(s) being addressed Online Quiz Formative N/A 2, 5-6 Online Quizzes Summative 20% 2, 5-6 Fact Sheet-Living with Chronic Disease Summative 30% 1-3, 6, 10 Electronic Academic Poster Summative 50% 1-4, 7-9 Assessment Detail
ASSESSMENT 1: Formative Online Quiz
Students will be required to complete an online quiz that will test their knowledge of the content from the first few weeks. The first quiz is a formative assessment piece which is compulsory, it is expected students will complete the quiz to a satisfactory standard.
ASSESSMENT 2: Summative Online Quizzes
Theoretical content will mostly be taught using online quizzes that contain audio visual content. After each face to face case based presentation there will be a second quiz about the case. There will be at least 5 online pre-quizzes and 5 online post case quizzes.
ASSESSMENT 3: Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet – Chronic disease: students will create a patient information fact sheet that outlines the lifestyle implications of living with a chronic disease
ASSESSMENT 4: ElectronicPoster
Poster: Students will create a poster using the marking and style guide provided. The topic will come from one of the topics presented during the course. The poster will need to be constructed to a specific size and style suitable for a conference style poster exhibition.
Submission
Unless otherwise indicated all assignments are to be submitted through MyUni. TurnItin will be used to check student assignments. Students MUST keep an electronic copy of all assignments submitted.
To apply for an Assessment Extension, a student must submit an application for extension form prior to the assessment deadline.
See the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3303/Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
Student satisfaction in 2020 with this course achieved a mean score of 6.4 out of a maximum of 7.0
Student feedback suggested that there was an over-reliance on technical computer skill to perform the brochure and poster assignments this will be addressed by increased resources to assist students and reassuring students that the assessment is not about technical skill. -
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- Careers Services
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
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Policies & Guidelines
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- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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