Complex case management

Developed by: Bridget O'Connor and Rosemary Corrigan
Charles Sturt University

Teaching and learning strategy:

The teaching and learning strategy revolves around the students using problem solving techniques to develop knowledge in key clinical areas. This knowledge is developed through group interaction and individual learning founded on keystone lectures that are provided at the commencement of each module. Learning issues that are developed by each group provide the evolutionary structure and timeframes for the learning process in each group to occur. The collaborative tutorial times enable the educators to provide minimal but directed input where required but in essence the learning is driven by the students

In what course/subject/unit/module/program is the teaching and learning practice used?

Complex Case Management.

In what year are the students who participate in the teaching/learning practice?

Fourth year undergraduate

Expected learning outcomes:

On completion of this subject, the students will have

  • Developed skills in team work and the variables that influence effective team work
  • Developed skills in communication and interaction with diverse individuals
  • Developed insight into the impact of individual behaviours on others in a team
  • Developed knowledge in areas of
    • Spinal cord Injury
    • Indigenous health
    • Burns management
    • Aged care
  • Refugees and their assimilation in the community and health care
  • Hand (tendon) Injuries
  • Enhanced abilities to learn independently using available resources
  • Developed abilities in the sharing of knowledge relating to key areas
Aspects of the teaching and learning practice which make it particularly effective:
  • Linking the keystone lectures to the case based material
  • Time for students to source material independently
  • Feedback from supervisors re individual communication styles
Evaluation: Subject and student evaluations

What were the outcomes of the evaluation?

Extremely positive feedback from the students. Students enjoyed the team based approach and the ability to gather information and share it with others. Enjoyed the ability to be innovative in their presentations

Do you have any plans to make changes to the teaching and learning practice?

No significant changes are planned.

Contact details

Name: Bridget O'Connor
School of Community Health ,
Charles Sturt University ,
Albury NSW 2640

URL: http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/ug/hea/phy/