Also: PSYC 6425 3.0
Format: Blended
Course Description
This graduate seminar examines the prevention, management, and rehabilitation of chronic disease from clinical, psychosocial, health systems, and global health perspectives. Using cardiovascular disease as a primary exemplar, students will critically evaluate contemporary evidence and explore strategies to improve patient outcomes across diverse healthcare settings.
Through seminar discussions, presentations, and scholarly writing, students will strengthen their skills in critical appraisal, scientific communication, knowledge translation, and evidence-informed decision-making.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Critically evaluate contemporary evidence in chronic disease prevention and rehabilitation.
- Identify current knowledge gaps and future directions within a specialized topic area.
- Communicate complex scientific concepts effectively in written and oral formats.
- Apply principles of research appraisal and knowledge translation.
- Discuss the implications of evidence for patient care, health services, and global health.
Assessment
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| Participation and Scholarly Engagement | 20% |
| Seminar Presentation and Discussion Leadership | 30% |
| Paper Outline | 10% |
| Scholarly Paper | 40% |
Sample Topics
Topics may vary from year to year and reflect current developments in the field. Examples include:
- Foundations of Chronic Disease Prevention and Rehabilitation
- Research Methods and Academic Publishing in Rehabilitation
- Global Models of Rehabilitation Care
- Quality Improvement and Program Evaluation
- Access, Referral, and Health Equity
- Exercise and Lifestyle Interventions
- Long-Term Disease Management
- Sex and Gender Considerations in Rehabilitation
- Digital Health and Innovative Care Models
- Emerging Challenges in Chronic Disease Prevention
