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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

311298 (v.1) Behavioural Responses to Illness 562

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Area: School of Nursing and Midwifery
Credits: 25.0
Contact Hours: 3.0
Lecture: 1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial: 1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s): 311296 (v.1) Professional Practice Issues 562 or any previous version
OR
313090 (v.1) Inquiry for Nursing Practice 562 or any previous version
OR
313026 (v.1) Nursing Practice 161 or any previous version
Syllabus: Introduction to behavioural perspectives on illness, social justice and health. Communication processes. Concepts and management of stress, anxiety, anger, fear, pain and depression. Coping mechanisms and strategies for relaxation. Assertiveness. Alteration to body image. Research on adaptations to illness. Loss and grief.
Field of Education: 060300 Nursing (Narrow Grouping)
Result Type: Grade/Mark

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