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Core Module Information
Module title: Management of Chronic Disease (Singapore)
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: NUR09721
Module leader: Fiona-Jean Howson
School School of Health & Social Care
Subject area group: Nursing
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

In this module you will learn about the consequences that living with a chronic disease (or diseases) has on the individual, as well as the impact on family, friends, and carers. You will focus your learning on a particular chronic disease that are health priorities globally and within Singapore. They are diabetes, stroke, heart failure and cancer.Key areas of current chronic disease strategies and policies will be addressed and you will learn the principles of self-care, care management, compassionate care, telehealth care and anticipatory care. Understanding of service users and carer perspectives will be gained and you will be able to explore specific issues related to patients and carers.You will develop the knowledge and skills to adopt a person-centred, enabling role and work in partnership with patients/clients, carers and other professionals, within health, social and voluntary sectors.The module will explore topics such as pathophysiology, symptom management, compassionate care, multimorbidity and anticipatory care. You will also consider information and support needs of patients and their carers, self-management strategies and the psychological consequences of chronic disease as well as social, cultural and spiritual issues.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Evaluate the evidence-base underpinning current practice in the management of people affected by chronic diseases.

LO2: Examine the social and psychological impact of conclusive diagnosis of a chronic disease on people and their family/ carers.

LO3: Explore the role of the multidisciplinary team in promoting self-management to enable people to live positively with a chronic disease.

LO4: Analyse current local practice and identify possible changes to improve psychological symptoms and health, and well-being for people living with one or more chronic diseases.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, Trimester 1, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: SINGAPORE
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Fiona-Jean Howson
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 16 You will attend the MDIS Campus (Singapore) for scheduled lecture activities in which the focus will be on: enhancing the patient's capacity for self-management through understanding chronic disease, patient assessment and symptom management, multimorbidity, and end of life care (LO 1, 2, 3 & 4).
Face To Face Tutorial 4 You will have the opportunity to attend the MDIS Campus (Singapore) for an in-person tutorial session to explore the key concepts discussed in the main lectures.
Independent Learning Tutorial 8 You will have the opportunity to engage in online group forum activities which will help consolidate your learning and facilitate an opportunity for peer-peer feedback.
Independent Learning Seminar 12 You will have the opportunity to engage in online open office sessions which will help consolidate your learning and facilitate an opportunity for peer-peer feedback.
Online Guided independent study 160 The Moodle VLE platform will be used to support your guided independent study (weekly schedule) and provide activities that will guide you through he module in a structured manner. These will include online learning materials, podcasts, quizzes, scenario work and multi-media resources that encourage your engagement through a discursive and interactive approach to learning.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 100 1~2~3~4 Week 14 , WORDS= 2500 The summative (marked) assessment will be in the form of a portfolio of elements –based on your online discussion activity, and a written report. You will select one chronic disease from the four studied in the module (diabetes, stroke, heart failure and cancer) and write a portfolio illustrating and examining issues that may affect a person with the chronic disease chosen.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Management of Chronic Disease
 

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