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Chronic Disease Management: Foundations (NURS90104)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online

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This subject focuses on the role of the primary care nurse in providing patient centred care to individuals with diabetes, asthma, chronic obstructive airways disease, hypertension and heart failure. The subject content includes the pathophysiology of these common conditions and the common pharmacological agents used in treatment. The Primary Care system in Australia is explained and the systems and evidence based management principles explored with a focus on working within a multidisciplinary framework.

Intended learning outcomes

At the completion of the subject students should be able to:

  • Explain the pathophysiology of diabetes, asthma, chronic obstructive airways disease, hypertension and heart failure;
  • Describe the actions of some common pharmaceutical agents used in the treatment of these conditions;
  • Apply the current management guidelines for these conditions;
  • Research the importance of patient centred care in the management of chronic disease;
  • Critique the impact of the social determinants of health on patients with a chronic disease.

Generic skills

On completion of the subject students should be able to demonstrate

  • oral and written skills including use of web-based media
  • clinical and critical appraisal skills
  • effective teamwork skills 

Last updated: 4 March 2025