Complex Health Problems in Rural Settings

Course aim

The aim of this course is to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the occurrence of coexisting or complex health problems in rural populations, and the influence of rurality on their aetiology, chronicity and management.

Course content

The content of the course will include: taxonomy of relevant terms; epidemiology of comorbid conditions; rural & remote health services and access compared to urban, distance / remoteness and development of chronicity, continuity of management & inter-agency collaboration, self community & employer management; age & gender specific issues; alcohol and other drug use and related problems, harm minimisation; mental health and common disorders, suicide and self-harm; abuse; issues for people with disability and their carers; health and safety problems related to living and working environments (farms, animal related, mines, heavy industry, transport); comorbidity in Indigenous populations; socioeconomic issues, education and health impacting upon nutrition and physical activity; use and misuse of prescription drugs.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
Case Study	N/A x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Online presentation and defenc, Written paper

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.