Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Medical Nutrition in Treatment of Acute Diseases
Course Code
LU_017
Target Audience
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ECTS
3.00
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
LQF
Level 7
RSU Unit
Course Supervisor
Lolita Vija Neimane
Structural Unit
Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences
Structure Unit Manager
Inga Millere
Study Course Implementer
Partner Organisation
Latvijas Universitāte
Partner Course Implementer
Lolita Vija Neimane
Partnership Liaison Person
Lolita Vija Neimane
About Study Course
Objective
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Preliminary Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.At concept level understands the patient's examination methods, their diagnostic informativity, the possibility of administering nutrition therapy and contrindications in acute medical situations. Understands the acquired knowledge of the diagnostic capabilities of acute pathology, the most frequently used medical and nutrition treatment techniques. Understands the theoretical knowledge of the prevalence, severity, therapy tactics for patient feeding at different stages of the recovery period.
Skills
1.Able to recognize the most common acute diseases and are able to evaluate indications for starting nutrition therapy. Able to assess human nutrition and the outcome of nutrition therapy.
Competences
1.Integrates knowledge of acute diseases with nutritional therapy; able to choose, as well as discuss and critically evaluate the choice of different types of nutrition in cases of acute diseases. Able to contribute to the critical analysis and evaluation of current, complex research problems in the field of nutrition science.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Own-initiative work is organised individually and/or in working groups, with the following tasks: research into the latest scientific literature according to the content of study course; preparing and presenting reports; preparing for seminars and final exam.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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In accordance with Regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia and the Decision of the Senate of the University of Latvia as of 29.06.2015. No. 211, at the end of the course, students' knowledge is evaluated on a 10-point scale according to the following criteria: the amount and the quality of the obtained knowledge, acquired skills and competence in compliance with the planned learning outcomes.
Attendance of lectures and seminars is mandatory. Exam is planned in the end of the course.
The exam is written, the valuation consists of
Intermediate tests:
1. evaluation of practical work (study of scientific literature; preparation and presentation of reports) - 40%;
2. involvement in workshop activities in line with the course plan - 20%;
Final examination
3. exam (written) - 40%.
The final rating is posted only if all tests and exams have been completed successfully.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Clinical nutrition in the treatment of acute gastrointestinal diseases.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Clinical nutrition in the treatment of acute gastrointestinal diseases.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Clinical nutrition in the treatment of acute liver and hepatobilliary diseases.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Clinical nutrition in the treatment of acute liver and hepatobilliary diseases.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Clinical nutrition in the treatment of acute pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Clinical nutrition in the treatment of acute pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Clinical nutrition in the treatment of acute oncologic situations.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Clinical nutrition in the treatment of acute oncologic situations.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Clinical nutrition for the treatment of acute kidney and urology diseases.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Clinical nutrition for the treatment of acute kidney and urology diseases.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Clinical nutrition for the treatment of acute septic states, trauma, burn and postoperative situations.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Clinical nutrition for the treatment of acute septic states, trauma, burn and postoperative situations.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. 19th ed, McGraw-Hill Education, 2016.
2.
Feldman M, Friedman S. L., Sleisenger M H. Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. Saunders, USA, 2016, 2645pp.
3.
Kumar & Clark’s Clinical Medicine. 9th ed., 2016.
4.
Springs DC, Chaiben JP. Acute Medicine: A Practical Guide to the Management of Medical Emergencies. John Wiley & Sons, 2008, 674. (LUB, Ebrary)
Additional Reading
1.
Emmanuel A, Inns S. Lecture Notes: Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Wiley& Sons, 2017.
2.
Lomer M. Advanced Nutrition and Dietetics in Gastroenterology. John Wiley & Sons, Aug 25, 2014; 352 page
3.
Laura E. Matarese, Gerard E. Mullin, The Health Professional's Guide to Gastrointestinal Nutrition, American Dietetic Association, 2015, 355p.
4.
Mobbs CW, Yen K, Hof PR. Mechanisms of Dietary Restriction in Aging and Disease. Karger, 2007.
Other Information Sources
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Elsevier e grāmatu datu bāze www.studentconsult.com
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Globāls profesionālas informācijas, programmatūras risinājumu un pakalpojumu sniedzējs www.uptodate.com
3.
Jaunākie uztura pētījumi https://nutritionfacts.org