HSBH3007: Intensive February - March, 2021

Units HSBH3007 Intensive February - March 2021 [Block mode]

Unit outline_

HSBH3007: Cancer: Prevention through to Palliation

Intensive February - March, 2021 [Block mode] - Remote

Overview

Rehabilitation and exercise programs are a critical part of multi-disciplinary care for cancer patients. In this unit of study, students will be introduced to a range of issues related to the prevention, detection and intervention for cancer. you’ll learn about the prevention, pathophysiology, detection and treatment for cancer. Further topics that will be covered include: the role of exercise in the prevention through palliation for cancer; prevention and interventions for physical and psychosocial impairments that arise secondary to treatments, including pain, lymphoedema, and fatigue. A focus is placed on patient-centered care informed by current evidence.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Health Sciences
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	Students must have completed at least 48 credit points
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Sharon Kilbreath, sharon.kilbreath@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Written report Development of allied health program proposal (2 A4 pages); 1pg advert	40%	Week 05 Due date: 29 Mar 2021 at 23:00	3 A4 pages- program proposal
Outcomes assessed:
Final exam (Record+)	Online Final Exam MCQ and short answer questions	60%	Week 08 Due date: 27 Apr 2021 at 10:00	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ? = Type B final exam ?

Assessment summary

Group written report; Final written examination

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week -01	1: Impact of cancer and survivorship programs on QOL; 2: Towards the end of life: palliation; 3. Impact of cancer on work.	Lecture (3 hr)
Week -01	Implementing evidence and service development	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week -02	1. Introduction to cancer and cancer rehabilitation; 2. Treatments for cancer 3. Epidemiology and risk factors for cancer	Lecture (3 hr)
Week -02	Working in cancer	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 01	1. Musculoskeletal & neuro impairments; 2. Bladder & bowel impairments arising from prostate and colon cancers 3. Cancer-related fatigue	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 01	Addressing physical impairments arising from treatment of cancer.	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 02	1 Lymphatic pathophysiology and assessment; 2. Treatment of lymphoedema. 3. Pain and cancer;	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 02	Cultural impact of cancer diagnosis and treatment	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 03	1. Cancer related cognitive changes; Swallowing and other issues arising from treatment of head and neck cancers. 3. Impact of brain tumors on communication in paeds	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 03	Lymphoedema and pain management	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 04	1.-3. Exercise across the cancer spectrum	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 04	Development of an exercise programs	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 05	1. Adult cancer survivors: needs and strategies; 2: Paediatric cancers – impact on the patient and family; 3. The importance of nutrition for cancer patients	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 05	Practical: developing exercise programs and undertaking lymphoedema assessment	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 06	Case studies and content review	Lecture (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

You are required to attend the 3 hours of lectures per week associated with this unit of study and all the tutorials associated with this unit of study, which are designed as 2-hour tutorial blocks across 10 weeks of the semester.

Students are expected to attend a minimum of 90% of timetabled activities for a unit of study, unless granted exemption by the Head of School, or Professor most concerned. The Head of School or Professor most concerned may determine that a student fails a unit of study because of inadequate attendance. Alternatively, at their discretion, they may set additional assessment items where attendance is lower than 90%.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

No specific textbooks are required for this unit of study.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. explain the epidemiology of the common cancers.
LO2. examine the roles of the multidisciplinary team that manages cancer patients.
LO3. explain the physical and psychological impairments that may arise from treatment of cancer, including their pathophysiology and impact.
LO4. evaluate the treatment and management options for the physical and psychological impairments that may arise from the treatment of cancer.
LO5. demonstrate a critical understanding of the role of exercise in prevention (initial and recurrence), and management of cancer.
LO6. confidently prescribe exercise programs for patients with various cancer histories.
LO7. clearly discuss the assessment and treatment options for lymphoedema secondary to treatment of cancer.
LO8. evaluate the impact of patient-specific factors on a patient’s experience during diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and end of life decisions of cancer, including culture.
LO9. develop critical knowledge and analytical skill in processing evidence into clinical practices
LO10. conduct difficult conversations about cancer and cancer survivorship

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Students noted that there was over-representation related to breast cancer. We have brought in other areas to address this issue.

Additional information

Student Administration Manual on the Faculty of Health Sciences

Work, health and safety

Further information will be provided about appropriate dress for Practical classes, however, closed-in footwear is required for Practical Classes

Disclaimer

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

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