Provision and Management of Acute Patient Care
Study Course Implementer
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, 2nd floor, Rooms No. 236 and 237, gmk@rsu.lv, +371 67060826
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the study module is to develop the knowledge, skills and competences of students in the care of acute patients, ensuring the ability to rapidly and efficiently assess a patient’s health status, to make clinical decisions and to perform appropriate therapeutic interventions in patients with acute or newly presenting complaints. Module prepares students for professional action in potentially high-risk clinical situations clinical practice, where it is necessary to rapidly and accurately assess the patient’s health status and take decisions on further action. This module will provide students with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required in the context of acute patient care, highlighting critical thinking, quick action and team collaboration, as well as a holistic and human-centered approach.
Preliminary Knowledge
Aetiology of diseases, pathogenesis, clinical scene and treatment and care interventions, epidemiology, preventive measures, functional and laboratory diagnostics.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of the study course acquisition, students shall: 1. Is able to perform primary and secondary assessments of the patient’s condition in acute situations. 2. Can quickly identify life-threatening conditions and identify the necessary emergency actions. 3. It is competent to plan and implement therapeutic interventions in accordance with evidence-based guidelines. 4. Be able to make decisions on diagnostic and treatment priorities based on the patient’s objective condition. 5. Understands the principles and importance of multidisciplinary team action, knows how to ensure effective communication and patient-centred care. 6. The use of clinical guidelines and action algorithms in acute patient care is competent.
Skills
1.As a result of the study course acquisition, students shall: 1. Knows how to assess patient’s health status and evaluate it in dynamics. 2. Can plan and implement therapeutic interventions. 3. Capable of evaluating, analysing, drawing up a conclusion and deciding on a given diagnosis. 4. Able to diagnose acute diseases. 5. Knows how to decide to perform therapeutic interventions in patients with chronic diseases. 6. Develop and use evidence-based action algorithms, guidelines for clinical practice of nurses. 7. Plans and directs person-centred healthcare, promoting patient, their family engagement and responsibility for their health. 8. Organise and manage cooperation within a multidisciplinary team.
Competences
1.Ability to make an autonomous decision on the conduct of therapeutic interventions by developing and applying evidence-based action algorithms. Ability to interpret and provide information comprehensible to the individual, group and community about the results of the examinations conducted and the necessary follow-up actions. Ability to make clinical decisions within the framework of evidence-based Nursing practice using research methodology and terminology. Ability to prescribe and prescribe medicinal products and medical devices in the specific clinical situation in compliance with the requirements of regulatory enactments. Ability to assess treatment indications, contraindications and side effects. Ability to evaluate, select and apply technological solutions in patient care. Ability to assess and identify the benefits and risks of the use of medical technologies and devices, their impact on the human body. Ability to monitor and manage the treatment and care of various wounds using appropriate therapeutic interventions and medical technologies. Ability to perform invasive and non-invasive fluid and nutrition admissions support using medical technologies. Ability to perform urogenital system care and stoma replacement for the most common urogenital abnormalities. Ability to monitor and manage the treatment and care of the most common endocrine disease cases. Ability to assess the effectiveness of care activities. Ability to develop professional activities, use information and communication technologies in a convincing and secure manner in the performance of the terms of reference.
Assessment
Individual work
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Grade
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1.
Patient case analysis: elevated temperature and fever — differential diagnosis and care |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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2.
Patient case analysis: cough and shortness of breath — differential diagnosis and treatment |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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3.
Patient case analysis: chest pain — differential diagnosis and care management |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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4.
Patient case analysis: abdominal pain — differential diagnosis and care management |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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5.
Patient case analysis: headache – differential diagnosis and care management |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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6.
Patient case analysis: recognition and management of acute infection or allergic reaction |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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7.
Patient case analysis: fatigue and dizziness – diagnostic approach |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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8.
Patient case analysis: assessment and treatment of a child with acute complaints |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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9.
Patient case analysis: acute psychiatric conditions – depression, anxiety, delirium |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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10.
Patient case analysis: teamwork and patient safety in healthcare |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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Study Course Theme Plan
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Initial evaluation and management of acute patients
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Video Lecture
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E-Studies platform
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Topics
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Pharmacology I
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E-Studies platform
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Patient with elevated temperature, fever
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Patient with complaints of cough or shortness of breath
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E-Studies platform
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Patient with complaints of chest pain
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E-Studies platform
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Patient with complaints of abdominal pain
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Patient with complaints of headache
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Patient with signs of acute infection or allergy
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Patient with complaints of fatigue, fatigue, dizziness
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E-Studies platform
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Assessment of a child with acute complaints
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E-Studies platform
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Teamwork, patient and their data security
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On site
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Topics
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Initial evaluation and management of acute patients
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Study room
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4
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Topics
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Pharmacology I
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Patient with complaints of abdominal pain
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Acute psychiatric conditions (depression, anxiety, delirium)
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Teamwork, patient and their data security
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Bibliography
Required Reading
Aprūpes diagnozes : definīcijas un klasifikācija 2018-2020. 2020. / T. Hīteras Herdmanes un Šigemi Kamitsuras redakcijā; zinātniskās redaktores: Rita Konstante, Agita Melbārde-Kelmere; no angļu valodas tulkojusi Maija Treilona; literārā redaktore Agnese Biteniece.
Katzung, Bertram G., Vanderah, Todd W. 2021. Basic & Clinical Pharmacology. New York: McGraw-Hill Education LLC. 1 online resource, McGraw-Hill's AccessMedicine
Murtagh, J., & Rossenblatt, Jill. (2015). John Murtagh’s General Practice / John Murtagh, Jill Rosenblatt. (Sixth edition.).
South-Paul, J. E., Matheny, S. C., & Lewis, E. L. (2020). CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Family Medicine (5th edition.). New York, N.Y: McGraw-Hill Education LLC.
Herold, Feders, Sproģe, Delvers, Feders, Roberts, Sproģe, Ligita, … Jāņa Rozes apgāds. (2017). Iekšķīgās slimības. Kardioloģija / Gerds Herolds un līdzautori ; tulkojums latviešu valodā, [ievads]: Roberts Feders ; literārā konsultante Ligita Sproģe ; mākslinieciskais noformējums: Rihards Delvers.