HSCI 373

HSCI 373 - Chronic Disease Management

Credits: (3)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: At least 3 credits in any BIOL class.

Catalog Description:
This course focuses on adult health, introduces the history of disease management, identifies key concepts of chronic disease management and explores chronic disease management models.

Course Content

• Chronicity& Self-Management of Chronic Diseases
• Becoming an Active Self-Manager
• Chronic Care Model for Health Systems
• Self-Management Skills: Understanding& Managing Common Symptoms& Emotions Self-Management Skills: Mind-Based Management Techniques
• Self-Management Skills: Physical Activity& Exercise
• Self-Management Skills: Healthy Eating
• Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Model& Comprehensive Disease Management Systems
• Primary, Secondary& Tertiary Prevention of Chronic Diseases
• Cardiovascular Disease, Stroke& Hypertension
• Chronic Lung Disease
• Motivational Interviewing
• Chronic Arthritis& Osteoarthritis
• Chronic Pain
• Cancer
• Care Networks& Patient Navigators
• Mental Health Conditions
• Diabetes& Obesity
• Health Coaching
• Communicating w/Family, Friends& Healthcare Providers
• Managing Your Treatment Decisions& Medications
• Planning for the Future: Fears& Reality

Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

 

This is an online, distance learning, course organized around student-centered learning modules, experiential activities, films/videos, lecture, case studies, guest speakers, and investigation of published literature. This is not a self-paced course, students are required to complete weekly course content. Students are required to attend synchronous sessions throughout the semester.

Student Learning Outcomes

 

After successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Discuss the concept of chronicity.

2. Identify the key elements of comprehensive disease management systems.

3. Analyze the impact of disease management on healthcare systems.

4. Evaluate the impact of disease management on individuals, families and communities.

5. Examine interprofessional roles in chronic disease management.

Assessment Measures

 

Assessment measures may include a range of strategies such as student presentations, discussion boards, quizzes, exams, papers, virtual trainings training, case-studies, and online survey tools.

Other Course Information

The instructor of record will update course materials as they become available.

 

Review and approval

June, 202

Revised June, 2023