Overview
In this unit, you will examine chronic health conditions that may affect individuals across the lifespan. You will learn to recognise symptoms that commonly lead to exacerbation or worsening of a chronic health condition. Taking into consideration individual socio-cultural and lifestyle choices, you will explore the complexities for individuals living with chronic health conditions. You will develop person-centred care plans that incorporate perspectives from community, family, and healthcare services to minimise exacerbations. This unit will introduce you to discharge and education planning including self-management strategies, emphasising behavioural change, psychosocial support and health literacy. You will learn how nurses work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary care team to support an individual’s self-management of chronic illness in the community.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisites: BIOH12011 NURS12161 OR admission to CM77
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2026
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from SUTE feedback.
Students expressed satisfaction with the quick responses from unit coordinators and the engagement provided by the discussion forums. These elements helped foster a supportive learning environment and encouraged active participation, which contributed positively to their understanding of managing chronic health conditions.
To build on this positive feedback, it is recommended to continue prioritising timely responses from unit coordinators and maintaining active discussion forums. Additionally, exploring ways to further enhance interactive elements such as case studies or peer-led discussions could deepen student engagement and practical understanding. Consider incorporating more real-life scenarios related to chronic illness management to complement the learning materials and workshops.
Feedback from SUTE feedback.
Students reported that assessment expectations were unclear, with inconsistencies between rubrics, task sheets, and verbal/written instructions from teaching staff. This led to confusion and reduced confidence in how to approach assessments.
Undertake a comprehensive review and refinement of all assessment-related documentation to ensure clarity and consistency across rubrics, task instructions, and supplementary assessments. To further support student understanding, consider implementing structured pre-assessment support, such as live Q&A sessions and/or recorded video walkthroughs of the assessment. These resources should clearly explain expectations and how assessment criteria will be applied.
Feedback from SUTE feedback.
Students expressed that cultural content was heavily weighted toward rural and Indigenous perspectives, which they valued, but felt that urban and suburban contexts were underrepresented and needed more integration.
While continuing to prioritise cultural safety and Indigenous health, expand the range of clinical scenarios to include urban, suburban, and culturally diverse settings. This broader representation will ensure the unit content reflects the full spectrum of nursing practice environments and better prepares students to deliver person-centred care across varied population groups.
Feedback from Student feedback
Some students felt disengaged due to a perceived lack of new or challenging content, stating that much of the material repeated concepts covered in other units without adding significant depth.
Review and update unit learning materials to include real-world perspectives on chronic care. Embed current clinical evidence and patient scenarios to boost clinical relevance, foster critical thinking, and maintain strong student engagement.
- Explore the complexity of nursing and interdisciplinary care for patients and clients with a chronic illness in a community setting.
- Identify factors associated with the early recognition of exacerbation of a chronic health condition and recommend relevant nursing interventions.
- Develop a plan of care including self-management strategies for a person living with a chronic health condition to implement to minimise exacerbations.
Content in this unit incorporates a number of professional nursing requirements
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Decision-Making Framework (DMF) - Nursing
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse Standards for Practice
Thinks critically and analyses nursing practice
Maintains the capability for practice
Develops a plan for nursing practice
Evaluates outcomes to inform nursing practice
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Nursing Code of Conduct
Legal compliance
Person-centred practice
Cultural practice and respectful relationships
Professional behaviour
Research in health
Health and wellbeing
International Council of Nursing Code of Ethics for Nursing
Nurses and People
Nurses and Practice
Nurses and the Profession
Nurses and co-workers
National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
Clinical governance
Partnering with consumers
Preventing and Controlling healthcare-associated infection
Medication safety
Comprehensive care
Communicating for safety
Recognising and responding to acute deterioration
Patient Safety Competency Framework
Person-centred care
Therapeutic communication
Cultural competence
Teamwork and collaborative practice
Clinical reasoning
Evidence-based practice
Preventing, minimising and responding to adverse events
Infection prevention and control
Medication safety
Aged Care Quality Standards
Consumer dignity and choice
Ongoing assessment and planning with consumer
Personal care and clinical care
Services and supports for daily living
Organisation’s service environment
Feedback and complaints
Human resources
Organisational governance
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 40% | |||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 60% | |||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Communication | |||
| 2 - Problem Solving | |||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | |||
| 4 - Information Literacy | |||
| 5 - Team Work | |||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | |||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||
| 8 - Ethical practice | |||
| 9 - Social Innovation | |||
| 10 - First Nations Knowledges | |||
| 11 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
Additional Textbook Information
Required readings and materials will be provided via the e-reading list and within the NURS12163 Moodle site.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Academic Learning Centre services
- Microsoft Word
- Wordprocessing, spreadsheeting and powerpoint software
- Zoom account (Free)
- Endnote bibliographic software. This is optional for formatting references.
- CQUniversity Library Nursing/Midwifery/Social Work Resources
- Australian Standards (through CQU library)
- CQU library search tools
- Zoom app on your smart phone or access to Zoom on your laptop Zoom (both microphone and webcam capability)
- CQU Library search engines for research articles
- CQU Library Resources
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
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Week 1
Begin Date: 13 Jul 2026Module/Topic
Chronic health conditions and Primary Health Care.
Chapter
Review the Moodle site and click on all the links.
Find out what is in Student Support?
Find out how to access the CQU Library page?
Click on the link and learn what is in the Academic Learning Centre.
Readings and activities for week 1 as outlined in module.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Recorded presentations:
Watch the Welcome and Unit Introduction.
Tutorial: attend 2 hours zoom session online, in person on campus or watch recording.
Activity: Access the Padlet on the Week one page and introduce yourself.
Assessments: Review the assessment tasks and make a study plan.
Foundations of Academic Integrity Program: Complete your annual program.
Announcements and Discussion Forums: Check for posts and updates.
Week 2
Begin Date: 20 Jul 2026Module/Topic
The Biopsychosocial / cultural approach to care.
Chapter
Readings and activities as outlined in module.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: attend 2 hours zoom session online, in person on campus or watch recording.
Assessment 1 – Start preparing for the online quiz in week 6
Details in the Assessment Module.
Announcement and Discussion Forums – Check for posts and
updates.
Student email – Check your student email at least twice per week for important communications.
Week 3
Begin Date: 27 Jul 2026Module/Topic
Interventions to influence socio-cultural and lifestyle factors.
Chapter
Readings and activities as outlined in module.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: attend 2 hours zoom session online, in person on campus or watch recording.
Assessment 1 – Start preparing for the online quiz in week 6
Details in the Assessment Module.
Announcement and Discussion Forums – Check for posts and
updates.
Student email – Check your student email at least twice per week for important communications.
Census Date is next week. If you are struggling, please contact your Unit Coordinators for help.
Week 4
Begin Date: 03 Aug 2026Module/Topic
Recognition of acute exacerbation of chronic illness and rehabilitation within the community setting.
Chapter
Readings and activities as outlined in module.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: attend 2 hours zoom session online, in person on campus or watch recording.
Census Date – Tuesday Week 4
Assessment 1 – Start preparing for the online quiz in week 6
Details in the Assessment Module.
Announcement and Discussion Forums – Check for posts and
updates.
Student email – Check your student email at least twice per week for important communications.
Week 5
Begin Date: 10 Aug 2026Module/Topic
Patient centred care and communicating with consumers.
Chapter
Readings and activities as outlined in module.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: attend 2 hours zoom session online, in person on campus or watch recording.
Assessment 1 – Continue preparing for the online quiz in week 6. Put a reminder in your phone to complete the quiz on Moodle before it closes. More details on the quiz in the Assessment Module.
Announcement and Discussion Forums – Check for posts and updates.
Student email – Check your student email at least twice per week for important communications.
Week 6
Begin Date: 17 Aug 2026Module/Topic
Assessment One Quiz Due / Assessment Two Preparation.
Chapter
Readings and activities as outlined in module to assist in preparation for completing Assessment two.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom Tutorial will be dedicated to preparation for assessment two.
Assessment 1 – Quiz opens for 48hrs for students to complete online in Moodle.
Announcement and Discussion Forums – Check for posts and
updates.
Student email – Check your student email at least twice per week for important communications.
Assessment 1: Online Quiz Due: Week 6 Wednesday (19 Aug 2026) 11:59 am AEST
Vacation Week
Begin Date: 24 Aug 2026Module/Topic
Student Vacation Week
Chapter
Please use this mid-term break as an opportunity to rest and recover. Enjoy your break!
Events and Submissions/Topic
No timetabled learning activities.
Please use this week to progress your assessment two.
Unit Coordinators will be available to take student enquiries via the unit email and Moodle discussion board.
Week 7
Begin Date: 31 Aug 2026Module/Topic
Self-management of chronic health conditions.
Chapter
Readings and activities as outlined in module.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: attend 2 hours zoom session online, in person on campus or watch recording.
Assessment 2 – Start your literature searching and preparing
assessment.
Announcement and Discussion Forums – Check for posts and
updates.
Student email – Check your student email at least twice per week for important communications.
Week 8
Begin Date: 07 Sep 2026Module/Topic
The lived experience of individuals in the community setting.
Chapter
Readings and activities as outlined in module.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: attend 2 hours zoom session online, in person on campus or watch recording.
Assessment 2 – Read the literature to identify the credibility of the evidence and continue preparing your assessment.
Announcement and Discussion Forums – Check for posts and
updates.
Student email – Check your student email at least twice per week for important communications.
Week 9
Begin Date: 14 Sep 2026Module/Topic
Seamless service or "Cracks" in care.
Chapter
Readings and activities as outlined in module.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: attend 2 hours zoom session online, in person on campus or watch recording.
Assessment 2 – Read the literature to identify the credibility of the evidence and continue preparing your assessment. You might wish to seek assessment preparation help
from the Academic Learning Centre and/or Studiosity.
Announcement and Discussion
Forums – Check for posts and updates.
Student email – Check your student email at least twice per week for important communications.
Week 10
Begin Date: 21 Sep 2026Module/Topic
Transitional Care planning
Chapter
Readings and activities as outlined in module.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: attend 2 hours zoom session online, in person on campus or watch recording.
Assessment 2 – Read the literature to identify the credibility of the evidence and continue preparing your assessment. You might wish to seek assessment preparation help from the Academic Learning Centre and/or Studiosity.
Announcement and Discussion Forums – Check for posts and
updates.
Student email – Check your student email at least twice per week for important communications.
Don’t forget - Check your unit enrolments for next term.
Week 11
Begin Date: 28 Sep 2026Module/Topic
The palliative approach and the role of the nurse in palliative care.
Chapter
Readings and activities as outlined in module.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: attend 2 hours zoom session online, in person on campus or watch recording.
Assessment 2 –– Check the originality of your assessment
through Turnitin and make relevant changes to your assessment after reviewing your originality report.
You might wish to seek assessment preparation help
from the Academic Learning Centre and/or Studiosity.
Announcement and Discussion
Forums – Check for posts and updates.
Student email – Check your student email at least twice per week for important communications.
Student Unit and Teaching Evaluation survey – We encourage
you to provide feedback about your unit and teaching experiences in this unit. The survey opens Week 11 and closes one week before release of grades.
Week 12
Begin Date: 05 Oct 2026Module/Topic
Revision of unit and Assessment two submission.
Chapter
Readings and revision activities as outlined in module.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: attend 2 hours zoom session online, in person on campus or watch recording.
Assessment Two is due this week.
Student Unit and Teaching Evaluation survey – Please complete the unit evaluation survey.
Congratulations on completing this unit!
Don’t forget to check your unit enrolments for next term.
Case Study Written Assessment Due: Week 12 Wednesday (7 Oct 2026) 4:00 pm AEST
Exam Week
Begin Date: 12 Oct 2026Module/Topic
Nil
Chapter
Nil
Events and Submissions/Topic
Nil
Vacation/Exam Week
Begin Date: 19 Oct 2026Module/Topic
Nil
Chapter
Nil
Events and Submissions/Topic
Nil
As this unit is offered online or hybrid, students are asked to prepare their own individual study plan to undertake self-led and self-directed study throughout the term. A key to your success is a strategic self-directed approach to learning and regular contact with your Unit Coordinator/s. Please check the Announcements and Discussion forums at least twice a week – there will be regular announcements about assessments and unit resources throughout the term and reviewing this information is essential to unit knowledge and your success. CQUniversity communicates with students through CQUniversity email. We recommend that you access your CQUniversity email at least twice a week so that you do not miss vital information about your studies.
1 Online Quiz(zes)
Task Description
The aim of this assessment is for you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of chronic health conditions and the management of these conditions in community settings.
Instructions
Please refer to the assessment task instructions on the unit Moodle site.
Academic Integrity
You must abide by the principles of academic integrity (see Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure). Completion of this assessment with another party or sharing of responses is not permitted at any time. This assessment requires students to adhere to the guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence tools as specified in the Artificial Intelligence Assessment Scale (AIAS). Any misuse or lack of disclosure regarding the use of AI tools will be considered a breach of academic integrity.
Level of GenAI use allowed:
Level 1: You must not use AI at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge.
Extensions
Extensions to this assessment are not available as per policy. The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment.
Minimum Pass Criteria
• You must achieve a cumulative grade of at least 49.5% across all assessments to pass this unit.
• In order for a supplementary assessment to be considered, all assessment tasks must be reasonably attempted in this unit.
1
Other
Week 6 Wednesday (19 Aug 2026) 11:59 am AEST
The quiz will open at 00:01 hours (AEST) Monday 17th August 2026 and close at 23:59 hours (AEST) Wednesday 19th August 2026.
Week 6 Wednesday (19 Aug 2026)
Results and feedback will be released after all have completed the quiz.
Assessment criteria will be available on the Moodle site.
- Explore the complexity of nursing and interdisciplinary care for patients and clients with a chronic illness in a community setting.
- Identify factors associated with the early recognition of exacerbation of a chronic health condition and recommend relevant nursing interventions.
- Develop a plan of care including self-management strategies for a person living with a chronic health condition to implement to minimise exacerbations.
2 Written Assessment
Task Description
The aim of this case study is to demonstrate your understanding of the principles of managing chronic health conditions and the role of community care within healthcare systems. You are required to apply your knowledge of coordinated, patient-centred approaches and demonstrate how these strategies support individuals living with long-term conditions by improving health outcomes, promoting self-management, and enhancing quality of life.
Instructions
Please refer to the assessment task instructions on the unit Moodle site.
Academic Integrity
You must abide by the principles of academic integrity (see Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure). Completion of this assessment with another party or sharing of responses is not permitted at any time. This assessment requires students to adhere to the guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence tools as specified in the Artificial Intelligence Assessment Scale (AIAS). Any misuse or lack of disclosure regarding the use of AI tools will be considered a breach of academic integrity. CQUniversity Gen AI tools approved for use in this assessment are Microsoft CoPilot (protected version), Studiosity and Grammarly. You are permitted to use technology or tools that assist with spelling, grammar or formatting.
Level 2: AI-Assisted (Guided Collaboration)
You may use AI for planning, idea development, and research. Your final submission should show how you have developed and refined these ideas.
Extensions
Extensions to this assessment are available as per policy. The 72-hour grace period applies to this assessment.
Minimum Pass Criteria
• You must achieve a cumulative grade of at least 49.5% across all assessments to pass this unit.
• In order for a supplementary assessment to be considered, all assessment tasks must be reasonably attempted in this unit.
Week 12 Wednesday (7 Oct 2026) 4:00 pm AEST
Submit assessment via Moodle
Vacation/Exam Week Wednesday (21 Oct 2026)
Assessments submitted late or with approved extensions will be returned to students in Moodle within three weeks of submission.
Refer to the marking rubric on the Moodle site for more detail on how marks will be assigned.
Referencing Style
• American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
- Explore the complexity of nursing and interdisciplinary care for patients and clients with a chronic illness in a community setting.
- Identify factors associated with the early recognition of exacerbation of a chronic health condition and recommend relevant nursing interventions.
- Develop a plan of care including self-management strategies for a person living with a chronic health condition to implement to minimise exacerbations.
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
