Unit Code: NUR735

Unit Name: Non-Communicable Diseases in the Pacific

Description: This course focuses on the nursing management of chronic diseases such as those that are included in the NCD classification. Such disease as Diabetes, Hypertension, Respiratory disorders, Cardiac diseases and Mental Health are presented as vehicles for the student to apply the principles of Chronic Care Model of nursing in Primary Health Care. The student is expected to know and be able to apply the 6 phases of the chronic care model which would be practiced in the clinical rotation in the next semester. The student will explore the bio-psychosocial aspects of the target diseases, their major risk factors, the complication of disease and their impact on the socioeconomic status of a community. Furthermore students will learn the different strategies used to prevent NCD and promote wellness in the community.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the pathophysiology of Non-Communicable Diseases [NCD] and other chronic diseases in Fiji and the Pacific Region. 2. Analyse the bio-psychosocial factors contribution to the development of NCD. 3. Examine the various global /regional strategies for the prevention of NCD. 4. Create an NCD conscious nursing practice which is culturally sensitive , accessible and relevant to the people of the Pacific using the socio-ecological model. 5. Demonstrate the ability to use guideline in the assessment and management of NCD in any health care setting. 6. Utilize the chronic care model in Primary Health Care setting.

Prerequisite: NUR611, NUR613, NUR631, NUR643, NUR614, NUR615, NUR633 & NUR644

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 1