Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Maternal and Child Health Care
Course Code
MDAK_328
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Nursing Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Dagnija Brutāne
Structure Unit Manager
Kristaps Circenis
Structural Unit
Department of Nursing and Obstetric Care
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, mdak@rsu.lv, +371 67061568
About Study Course
Objective
To provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the care of a healthy child, as well as on the most common diseases of children's age and their care and prevention measures. To provide students with knowledge about women's reproductive health, its promotion, the peculiarities of care at different stages of a woman's life. To create an understanding of the course of physiological pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal care.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy and physiology, pathological physiology, clinical pharmacology and drug treatment, transcultural patient care, interpersonal communication, general care process.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of the study course acquisition, students will gain knowledge about the main aspects of reproductive health and childbirth care, women's life periods, physiological pregnancies and postpartum processes, as well as the care of newborns and children and the care of healthy and sick children; will acquire knowledge about the education of children and their relatives in health promotion and disease prevention.
Skills
1.As a result of the study course acquisition, students will be able to collect a gynecological history, perform a vaginal examination and take a cytological smear, perform a breast self-examination. Will be able to practically signify and explain the results of examinations to a pregnant woman during antenatal care in the case of a physiologically ongoing pregnancy, will be able to identify risk factors to prevent abnormal pregnancy. Will be able to assess the postpartum period. As a result of mastering the study course, students will also be able to use the acquired knowledge in practical work; to provide care for newborns, infants and children in outpatient practice; to recognize and solve problems of care of patients with pediatric diseases; to educate patients and their relatives; to provide psychological support to patients and their relatives; to communicate with patients and their relatives, taking into account their age, gender, state of health, personal characteristics and respecting the principles of professional ethics and patients' rights. Develop, set and address care priorities for pediatric patient care. Will be able to obtain, analyze and document anamnesis (subjective and objective) data, identify care needs based on assessment, formulate existing and potential care problems in a structured way. Will be able to recognize the clinical symptoms of the groups of diseases characteristic of the child's age, the principles of diagnostic and treatment methods and provide emergency care.
Competences
1.Will be able to explain the need for screening diagnostic tests, identify pregnancy risk factors, perform basic antenatal care, provide optimal postpartum care. Will be able to plan, provide and manage the care process for a child with acute and chronic illness. Will be able to independently obtain, select, analyze information in the care process. Will be able to identify patient care problems and correct them at all levels of care according to the patient's illness. Will be able to educate the patient during care, health prevention and rehabilitation.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
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To prepare a review of literature and research on the peculiarities of child care.
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Examination
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1.
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A 10-point system is used for the assessment of students' knowledge and skills, the criteria described in the RSU Study Regulations are used for assessment.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Pregnancy care, physiological changes during pregnancy, physiological childbirth and postpartum period.
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Sexual and reproductive health of a woman. Life periods for a woman, specialities for care.
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2
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Healthy child care in outpatient care nurse practice. The role of prevention in physical, mental and social health aspects. Immunization.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic elements of outpatient care of a child with acute and chronic diseases.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of pain therapy in child care. Procedure pain.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Antenatal care (assessment of fetal i/ut condition, gravidogram, f/ut measurements).
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On site
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Newborn and infant care. Breastfeeding tactics.
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Physiological childbirth. Physiological course of postpartum.
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On site
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Gynecological history. Vaginal examination. Cytological smear collection.
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Organized screening diagnostics of breast cancer, cervical and colorectal cancer. Breast self-examination.
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2
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Principles of healthy eating in children and adolescents.
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On site
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2
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Peculiarities of a child's physical and mental development and their assessment in different age periods. Use of percentile map in child development assessment.
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Child care for endocrinological, gastroenterological and rheumatological diseases.
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On site
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Child care for chronic diseases of the respiratory system: asthma, cystic fibrosis.
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On site
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Peculiarities of child care in cases of genetic and mental diseases.
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Specific surgical diseases in child care – care planning and management. Burns and frostbite in childcare.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
D. Rezeberga “Dzemdniecība”, Medicīnas apgāds, Rīga, 2016
2.
I.Vīberga “Ginekoloģija”, Nacionālais apgāds, Rīga, 2013
3.
Kliegman R.M. et al. Editors. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th edition. Edinburgh: Elsevier Saunders; 2007
4.
American Academy of Pediatrics ”Immunization Strategies and Practices”, American Academy of Pediatrics, 2018
5.
Craft – Rosenberg M., Krajicek M. “Guidelines for Nursing Excellence in the Care of Children, Youth and Families”; Springer Publishing Company, 2017
6.
T. Hītera Herdmane, Šigemi Kamitsura. Aprūpes diagnozes. Definīcijas un klasifikācija, 2018 - 2020, 11. izdevums. Rīga, Latvijas Māsu asociācija, 2020
Additional Reading
1.
Eglīte I. “Zāļu lietošana pediatrijā”, Nacionālais apgāds, Rīga, 2006
2.
Roja I. “Seksuālā veselība”, Madris, Rīga, 2016
3.
Pētersons A. “Bērnu ķirurģija primārās aprūpes speciālistiem”, RSU, 2014
4.
Plēpis O., Plēpis A. “Liekais svars bērniem un pusaudžiem”, Avots, Rīga, 2011