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301410 (v.2) Diabetes Education 541


 

Area:

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Credits:

50.0

Contact Hours:

8.0

Individual Study:

1 x 8 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Normal metabolism, hormonal homeostasis, cellular respiration. Aetiology and epidemiology. Pathophysiology, diagnosis, classifications and monitoring. Pharmacotherapeutics. Acute complications and clinical management. Principles of client education and empowerment in a multicultural context.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Compared the aetiological and epidemiological characteristics of types of diabetes mellitus and determined its influence on society. Related the principles of the pathophysiological processes to client's illness. Demonstrated competence in the management of newly diagnosed diabetic clients. Evaluated the literature to determine best practice clinical management of diabetes and the associated acute complications. Analysed client variables and bestpractice recommendations to determine on-going client care including self-management and treatment modalities. Assessed client's educational needs and apply the principles of teaching and learning to the preparation and delivery of educational programs to optimise self-management of the disease.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

American Psychological Association (2001), Publication Manual of athe American Psychological Association (5th ed). Washington, APA. Arkles, R. (1997), Despelling the Myth: A Little Bit of Sugar, Canberra, Councils of Australia. Cohen, M. (1996), Diabetes: A Handbook of Management, Victoria, International Diabetes Institute. McCarty, D.J., Zimmett, P., Dalton, A., Segal, L., and Welborn, T.A., (1996), The Rise and Rise of Diabetes in Australia. A Review of Statistics, Trends and Costs, Canberra, Diabetes Australia. NSW Health Department. (1997), Clinical Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Adults, NSW, NSW Health Department. NSW Health Department (1997), Principles of Care and Guidelines for Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Adults, NSW, NSW Health Department. Lorig, K. (2001), Patient Education: A Practical Approach (3rd ed). California, Sage Publications inc. Pickup, J.C. and Williams, G. (ed), (1997), Textbook of Diabetes Mellitus. Volume 1. United Kingdom, Blackwell Science. Rankin, S.H., and Stallings, K.D. (1996), Patient Education: Issues, Principles, Practices (3rd ed). Philadelphia, Lippincott. Silink, M. (1996), Apeg Handbook on Childhood and Adolescent. Paramatta, Royal Alexander Hospital For Children.

Unit Texts:

Davidson, M.B. (1998), Diabetes Mellitus: Diagnosis and Treatment (4th ed). Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Case studies 30%. Clinical Competencies Pass/Fail. Education Plan 40%, Web-based assessment 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 60300 Nursing (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Essential  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1  Y
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2  Y

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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