311298 (v.1) Behavioural Responses to Illness 562
| Area: | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Tuition Patterns: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| 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. |
| Unit references, texts, outcomes and assessment details | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Field of Education: | 060300 Nursing (Narrow Grouping) |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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