Placement in Patient and Society Education
Study Course Implementer
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, mdak@rsu.lv, +371 67061568
About Study Course
Objective
To improve and strengthen pedagogical and communication skills in educating patients and society, integrate the acquired basic theoretical knowledge and pedagogical skills into practice and apply them practically to educating patients, their families and society in different situations and conditions. Participate in educational work of patients, their families and public health in various educational and social institutions of society.
Preliminary Knowledge
Internal Medicine, Basics of Clinical Care, Pedagogy in Health Care, Psychosocial Needs, Interpersonal Communication in Health Care, Introduction to Psychology and Sociology, Public Health and Epidemiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Upon completion of the study course, students will gain knowledge of educational work with patients and public in general in various public educational institutions and projects, their tasks and basic principles, patient and public health trends, types of education, methods, technology and approaches, as well as specific features in work with different public (social) groups.
Skills
1.Student will be able to identify the educational highlights of patients and other groups in society. Will be able to apply appropriate learning methods and resources to the education of individuals, groups and society, respecting personality values and needs.
Examination
Competences
1.Upon completion of the study course, students will be able to plan, provide and evaluate education for individuals, groups and public, according to different health conditions, different age groups, different conditions and using appropriate teaching methods and resources.
Examination
Assessment
Individual work
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• strengthen theoretical knowledge in pedagogy; • observe the prescribed working hours of the placement and work in full; • to complete the documentation provided for in practice reflecting the objectives set for the context of the practice, the enhanced competences; • to obtain and collect information on a topical topic in patient and community education; • to develop discussions with learners, obtain and collect information (survey) on patient and/or community knowledge before and after education; • prepare and present educational material (lectures/classes, etc.) on a topical topic in public health; • to justify solutions to education issues, formulate conclusions and proposals; • to take part in community/patient educational activities; • defend educational practice, present a description of the educational case and self-analysis of teaching methods (lectures/classes, etc.). |
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Examination
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100.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Defence of the practice. Criteria for the assessment of an oral exam in a 10-point system. In defence of the practice, the assessment shall be obtained according to 5 criteria, which shall be assessed with 0 – 2 points: 0 points – does not comply with the requirements, 1 point – partially complies with the requirements, 2 points – complies with the requirements. The maximum score to be obtained in 5 sections (each section corresponds to 20%) is 10, corresponding to 10 points: 9 points – 9 points, 8 points – 8 points, etc., and the minimum score to be scored (positive assessment) is 4, corresponding to 4 points. O or 1 is awarded if one of the assessment points is not or partially met If more than one episode does not match in the assessment section 1, then the points that affect the assessment add up. A detailed description of the assessment criteria is available in the methodological guidance for e-studies. Assessment criteria and assessment points: section 1: Degree of implementation of the placement programme (Annex No 2) and deadline for submission of the report, technical presentation, sources of literature (Annex No 7), attendance of consultations of RSU teaching staff; section 2: Description, content and (Annexes 1, 3-6) compliance of the placement logbook with the methodological instructions; section 3: Educational lecture and interactive teaching materials developed Section 4: Summary of the educational methods of the placement and visual presentation in defence of the placement Section 5: Presentation of defence of the practice and answers to questions. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
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The aim and tasks, requirements (including technical design) and methodological guidelines for placement in patient and public education. Planning of the placement work. Participation in implementation of educational day-to-day work (Latvian Red cross, social integration State Agency, social care centres, day centres, etc.)
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2
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Topics
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Types of patient and society education, pedagogical approaches - a review of knowledge and/or skills acquisition and a variety of methods, types of resources (lectures, classes, booklets, infographics, visual, audio-visual materials, etc., including technologies) development and application of visual materials in patient and public education.
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Topics
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Trends in public health. Topical issues in patient and public education. Evaluation of patients and society to learn and acquire new knowledge. Knowledge test before and after education, analysis of the data obtained. Approaches in different social groups.
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Educating different groups and ages of society, in different situations and circumstances. Ability to identify learning/communication restrictions/difficulties related to age and health situation, applying appropriate and awareness-enhancing methods. Development of a patient and/or Community knowledge survey questionnaire and rules for lectures/classes, preparation of presentations and visualisations.
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Bibliography
Required Reading
Huber Machteld, Jung Hans Peter, Van den Bruekel- Dijkstra Karolien (2022) Handbook Positive Health in Primary Care.Suitable for English stream
Communication Skills for Nurses. Boyd, Claire; Dare, Janet John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated (2014) SERIES: Student Survival Skills Ser.Suitable for English stream
Communication Skills for Midwives: Challenges in Everyday Practice. England, Carole; Morgan, Ransolina. McGraw-Hill Education (2012)Suitable for English stream
Howatson-Jones, L. (2016) Reflective practice in nursing / 3rd edition. Los Angeles, Calif.: SAGE; Learning Matters.Suitable for English stream
Potter, Patricia A., Perry, Anne Griffin. (2019) Essentials for Nursing Practice. EBSCOhostSuitable for English stream
Additional Reading
Health literacy in nursing: providing person-centered care / [edited by] Terri Ann Parnell, MA, DNP, RN. (2015) New York, NY: Springer Publishing.Suitable for English stream
Šiliņa, M. (2009) Pacientu izglītošana - māsas kompetence: mācību grāmata māsu programmas studentiem un praktizējošām māsām. Rīga: Nacionālais apgāds.
Biksone, G. (2016) Solis pa solim pacientu konsultēšanā. Rīga: Aptieku apvienība.
Falvo, Donna R. (2011) Effective patient education: a guide to increased adherence / Donna R. Falvo. 4th ed. Sudbury, Mass.: Jones and Bartlett.Suitable for English stream
McEwen, Abayomi; Kraszewski, Sarah. (2010) Communication Skills for Adult Nurses. McGraw-Hill Education.Suitable for English stream
Bulman Chris, Schutz Sue. (2013) Reflective practice in nursing / 5rd edition. Wiley - BlackwellSuitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
Ikdienas aktivitāšu apmācība insulta pacientiem / Inta Sīka, Madara Važa, Anete Kaužēna un Anda Papule. (2016) Rīga.