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HCS2130 Chronic Conditions

Intermediate · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services

Description
Students examine the physiological development of noncancerous chronic illness and chronic conditions and determine specific strategies to prevent chronic illness. Students develop awareness for the complexity of noncancerous chronic conditions and their prevalence in society through a comparative study of several noncancerous chronic conditions. Students consider the self-management model and explore resources available to help individuals manage noncancerous chronic conditions and assist their family, peers and community.
Prerequisite
HSS1010: Health Services Foundations
Supporting courses
CCS2040: Integrative Health HCS2100: Infection & Immunity 3 HCS2120: Pain & Pain Management HSS1020: Nutrition & Wellness

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 explain basic principles related to the development of chronic conditions

    • 1.1 differentiate acute illness from chronic illness based on:

      • 1.1.1 rapid versus gradual onset

      • 1.1.2 one cause versus many causes

      • 1.1.3 short duration versus indefinite duration

      • 1.1.4 accurate early diagnosis versus early diagnostic uncertainty

      • 1.1.5 decisiveness of diagnostic tests

      • 1.1.6 cure is common versus rare

      • 1.1.7 role of professional in management of health care plan

      • 1.1.8 role of patient in management of health care plan

    • 1.2 differentiate between a chronic illness and a chronic condition

    • 1.3 justify cellular dysfunction as the root of chronic disease resulting from compromise to the cellular ability to:

      • 1.3.1 be nourished

      • 1.3.2 receive oxygen

      • 1.3.3 eliminate toxins and waste

    • 1.4 illustrate the cycle of events that cause disease in a body system and lead to chronic conditions as a result of inability to relieve symptoms, considering the following:

      • 1.4.1 cellular dysfunction leads to disease in a body system

      • 1.4.2 unrelieved symptoms lead to pain or compromised movement, breathing or nutrition

      • 1.4.3 pain leads to stress, anxiety and other emotions

      • 1.4.4 stress and anxiety lead to depression

      • 1.4.5 depression leads to fatigue

      • 1.4.6 fatigue causes cellular dysfunction

    • 1.5 summarize trends related to the incidence of chronic illness by:

      • 1.5.1 comparing the prevalence of chronic conditions among the 10 most common causes of death in Canada, North America and other countries

      • 1.5.2 identifying trends related to age of onset for at least five common chronic conditions

      • 1.5.3 outlining possible causes of changing trends related to chronic conditions

    • 1.6 summarize risk factors that contribute to the development of chronic illness, including factors:

      • 1.6.1 that compromise cellular nutrition

      • 1.6.2 that compromise cellular access to oxygen

      • 1.6.3 that compromise cellular ability to eliminate toxins and waste

      • 1.6.4 related to infection and immunity

      • 1.6.5 related to stress and lifestyle choices

      • 1.6.6 related to body composition

      • 1.6.7 related to repetitive movements resulting from work or recreation

      • 1.6.8 related to healthy aging

      • 1.6.9 related to genetics

      • 1.6.10 related to cultural beliefs and practices

    • 1.7 recommend lifestyle choices to prevent the development of chronic diseases and/or conditions, including justifying the relationship of:

      • 1.7.1 active living and physical activity to the prevention of chronic conditions

      • 1.7.2 proper nutrition to the prevention of chronic conditions

    • 1.8 explain how monitoring symptoms during physical activity helps prevent chronic conditions

    • 1.9 describe the role of blood test indicators, such as cholesterol and blood glucose, in preventing and managing chronic conditions

  • 2 explain the significance of the inflammatory response to the development of chronic disease

    • 2.1 define inflammation

    • 2.2 differentiate between acute inflammation and chronic inflammation

    • 2.3 describe the role of stress in the development of chronic inflammation

    • 2.4 identify blood test indicators of inflammation, such as C-Reactive Protein (CRP)

    • 2.5 describe genetic predisposition to chronic illness, such as genetics related to inflammation

    • 2.6 summarize risk factors associated with chronic inflammation in the each of the body systems

    • 2.7 compare risk factors related to chronic conditions and chronic inflammation

  • 3 explain the basic pathology and treatment of common noncancerous chronic conditions

    • 3.1 summarize the signs and symptoms of common chronic conditions, including:

      • 3.1.1 conditions related to repetitive movement, athletic activity and strenuous physical activity

      • 3.1.2 chronic diseases common in childhood

      • 3.1.3 rheumatoid arthritis

      • 3.1.4 osteoarthritis

      • 3.1.5 diabetes (type 1)

      • 3.1.6 diabetes (type 2)

      • 3.1.7 osteoporosis

      • 3.1.8 heart disease and hypertension

      • 3.1.9 stroke

      • 3.1.10 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    • 3.2 describe diagnostic procedures available for chronic conditions

    • 3.3 summarize medical and integrative health treatments available for chronic conditions, including cultural considerations related to treatment

    • 3.4 summarize the role of dietary management for the treatment and management of various chronic conditions

    • 3.5 describe the impact of chronic illness in one body system to the healthy functioning of other body systems

    • 3.6 explain the social, emotional and economic impact of chronic conditions on the individual, family, peers and community

    • 3.7 summarize community and information resources available for people living with chronic diseases and conditions

    • 3.8 summarize community and information resources available for friends and family of people living with a chronic condition

  • 4 explain strategies for implementing a self-management program for individuals experiencing a chronic condition

    • 4.1 identify categories of information on prescription labels

    • 4.2 compare the prevalence of problems related to several chronic conditions that require self-management skills, including:

      • 4.2.1 pain

      • 4.2.2 fatigue

      • 4.2.3 shortness of breath

      • 4.2.4 physical function

      • 4.2.5 difficult emotions

    • 4.3 describe the illness path

    • 4.4 categorize skills needed to manage a chronic illness into the following three categories:

      • 4.4.1 skills needed to manage a specific illness

      • 4.4.2 skills needed to continue activities of daily living

      • 4.4.3 skills needed to manage changing emotions

    • 4.5 summarize the roles of health care professionals and community care workers in the development and maintenance of self-management programs for people living with a chronic condition, including their role in supporting the following:

      • 4.5.1 setting goals and problem solving

      • 4.5.2 developing and maintaining an exercise program

      • 4.5.3 managing difficult emotions

      • 4.5.4 learning to manage fatigue and pain

      • 4.5.5 accessing dietary counselling

      • 4.5.6 developing personal directives

      • 4.5.7 developing a positive partnership with health care professionals

      • 4.5.8 communicating with family and friends

      • 4.5.9 managing symptoms of specific diseases and conditions

  • 5 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 5.1.1 communicate

      • 5.1.2 manage information

      • 5.1.3 use numbers

      • 5.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 5.2.2 be responsible

      • 5.2.3 be adaptable

      • 5.2.4 learn continuously

      • 5.2.5 work safely

    • 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 5.3.1 work with others

      • 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 6 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster

    • 6.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment

    • 6.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities

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