Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Multimodal Pain Therapy
Course Code
RAL_005
Branch of Science
Anaesthesiology and Resuscitation; Clinical medicine
ECTS
19.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ināra Logina
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Algology
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Ināra Logina
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition and development of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the therapy of pain syndrome by using multimodal and multidisciplinary care model.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The student demonstrates in-depth knowledge and understanding of multimodal therapy of pain syndromes that conform to the requirements of sub-speciality. The student defines the indications of multimodal pain therapy and the indications of therapy method selection in accordance with clinical situation. The student interprets and evaluates the efficacy and results of the applied therapy.
Skills
1.The student uses the skills of evaluating the selection of multimodal therapy method and efficacy thereof in order to perform the professional functions of a qualified specialist in pain syndrome care and performs the manipulations provided for by the programme.
Competences
1.Formulates and critically analyzes the indications of multimodal treatment of pain syndromes according to the clinical situation and the justification for the choice of individual treatment methods, evaluates research in the field of pain therapy, performs the necessary additional analysis, justifies the decision, demonstrates understanding and ethical responsibility.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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To perform constant rotations of clinical work with patients within the framework of the cycle.
To perform a clinical study within the framework of an individual research work.
Independent studies of literature and seminar materials.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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10 points
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The final assessment of the course consists of: 1. All manipulations provided for by the programme have been performed in the required amount – 20% 2. Full volume of each rotation cycle has been acquired – 50%. 3. Successfully passed the knowledge test (75% of the answers are correct) - multiple-choice test – 30% |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Rehabilitation medicine in algology
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Biopsychosocial aspects of pain
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Principles and indications of functional pain surgery. Neuroablative and neurostimulatory therapy methods
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Topics
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Emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation training
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Pharmacotherapy of pain: co-analgesics, their pharmacokinetics, interactions, side effects
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Ancillary technologies in algology
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Methods and indications for invasive treatment of chronic pain
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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-
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Topics
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Minimally Invasive Methods in Pain Therapy - Acquisition of Epidural Blockages (Simulator-Mannequin Training)
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Pharmacotherapy of pain: analgesics, their pharmacokinetics, interactions, side effects
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Placement
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Topics
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Minimally invasive pain treatment methods
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Placement
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Topics
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Psychotherapy
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Placement
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Topics
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Physical medicine and rehabilitation methods
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Placement
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Topics
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Multimodal approach to pain therapy
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Placement
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Topics
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A multimodal approach to long-term pain therapy
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
19.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
9
Length (weeks):
16
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Sāpes. Prof. Ināras Loginas redakcijā. Medicīnas apgāds, Rīga. 2013, 397 lpp
2.
Klīniskās vadlīnijas "Muguras lejas daļas sāpes primārajā veselības aprūpē"
3.
Medicīniskā tehnoloģija “Hronisku sāpju dinamiskā mērīšana un terapijas efektivitātes novērtēšana”
4.
Chronic Pain Syndrome
Additional Reading
1.
Hardy, Paul A. J. Chronic pain management: the essentials. U.K.: Greenwich Medical Media. 1997.
2.
Main, Chris J., Spanswick, Chris C. Pain management: an interdisciplinary approach. Churchill Livingstone. 2000.
3.
Fausett, Hilary J., Warfield, Carol A. Manual of pain management. Hagerstwon, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2002.
4.
Bajwa, Zahid H., Warfield, Carol A. Principles and practice of pain medicine. New York: McGraw-Hill, Medical Publishing Division. 2004.
5.
Waldman, Steven D. Pain Management. Philadelphia: Saunders. 2006.
6.
Steven, D., Waldman, J. D. Atlas of Pain Management Injection Techniques. 2nd edition. Saunders 2007.
7.
Steven, D., Waldman, J. D. Pain Management: Expert Consult: Online and Print. 2nd Revised edition. Saunders 2007.
8.
Narouze, Samer N. Atlas of Ultrasound-Guided Procedures in Interventional Pain Management. Springer, 2011.
9.
Kraemer, Juergen. Intervertebral Disk Diseases: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prophylaxis. Kindle Edition, 2008.
Other Information Sources
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