Community Health Promotion and Chronic Disease
Overview
This unit examines the incidence and prevalence of disease and impairment with a focus on population health and delivery of physiotherapy within regional, rural and global contexts. Students will explore wellness across the lifespan in addition to chronic disease presentations such as diabetes and obesity. Students will also examine the role of physiotherapy in education, health promotion and management of age-related changes and chronic conditions across cultures, including Indigenous Australians. The roles of Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), WHO and the Australian healthcare system will be evaluated to explore how agencies set priorities and advocate for change. The role of the national and international professional physiotherapy bodies will be explored as a voice for physiotherapy and advocacy for responsible healthcare.
Requisites
Rules
Pre-requisite
Admission into MA-PHYS - Master of Physiotherapy
OR
MA-PHYS1 - Master of Physiotherapy
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Reflect and commentate on the history, cultural contribution, values and beliefs of Indigenous Australians to facilitate effective physiotherapy provision within an inter-disciplinary team or as a sole practitioner
- Thoroughly investigate the contributing factors to functional impairments associated with aging and gerontology, and chronic disease presentations
- Critically review the role of national and global healthcare systems in relation to physiotherapy provision to Indigenous Australians, within aged care and chronic disease
- Proficiently devise comprehensive physiotherapy management plans that are inclusive of consumer needs and expectations within the context of diverse communities
- Explore and examine physiotherapy intervention in rural, regional and global communities via case studies
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Online Lecture | 4.00 | 6 weeks | 24 |
| On-campus Class | 6.00 | 6 weeks | 36 |
| Specified Activities Various | 5.00 | 6 weeks | 30 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 10.00 | 6 weeks | 60 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | Individual | 30% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Assignment 2 | Individual | 30% | 2,3,4 |
| Project | Group | 40% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Content
- Indigenous Health (Inter-disciplinary curriculum):
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, beliefs and practices
- Cultural safety in health care
- Strengths-based knowledge and communication
- Reconciliation Action Plans
- Systematic and cultural sensitive assessment and treatment care plans that are patient/client centred and inclusive (I-CARE- Careful assessment; Action planned together; Respect evident management; Evaluation)
- Physiotherapy in indigenous health
Aging:
- Physiology and psychology of Aging
- Research and evidence informed physiotherapy
- Current and emerging Physiotherapy services
- Australian and global health agencies and organisations
- Barriers, enablers and models to facilitate active engagement
Healthcare in Rural, Regional and Global communities
- Intersection between health and economics (i.e. obesity and diabetes)
- Global and international agency in health
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.