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Study Course Description
Pain Medicine
Course Code
AURK_036
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Nursing Science
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ināra Logina
Structure Unit Manager
Oļegs Sabeļņikovs
Structural Unit
Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Clinical simulations
Contacts
Riga, 13 Pilsonu Street, VSIA P.Stradiņa KUS, Block No 32, aurk@rsu.lv, +371 67069452
About Study Course
Objective
To provide knowledge about the types of pain, mechanisms of pain development, treatment and care options.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basic knowledge of biology, anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, clinical disciplines, pharmacology, psychology, internal medicine and surgery, and patient care.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Upon completion of the study course, the student will be able to: • understand and describe the main mechanisms of pain development; • understand the main types and causes of pain and their biological and biopsychosocial significance; • evaluate the complaints of pain patients, their role and impact in the clinical practice.
Skills
1.Upon completion of the study course, the student will be able to: • examine and evaluate symptoms of pain patients and their needs at different stages of care; • identify the main types of pain and their causes in various clinical situations; • choose the most appropriate form of therapeutic care of the pain patient; • explain the causes and treatment of pain to patients, their relatives and care providers; • provide psycho-emotional support to patients and their relatives and educate them.
Competences
1.Upon completion of the study course, students will be able to: • participate in planning of patient care at different stages of the disease; • prescribe relevant therapy to an individual patient on the basis of a biopsychosocial approach in cooperation with other medical professionals; • estimate the short-term and long-term effects of pain therapy and solve prognostic tasks; • implement health promotion measures, prevention and early detection of problems.
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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The student independently studies the methodological materials and literature offered in the study programme, and makes a summary of the acquired information. The student takes part in discussions on specific clinical cases, analysis of therapy, prevention and care.
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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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-
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In order to successfully master the study course and prepare for the end-of-course examination of the study course, the student performs the following activities – compulsory completion of assigned tasks. Marked with i/ni (completed or not completed).
1. Participation in practical classes. For each missed class, prepare a written presentation or, if possible, participate in another group’s class on the topic of the missed class
2. Solution and analysis of care in several clinical cases in practical sessions (i/ni).
The final grade for the course consists of: 50% - a written examination in the form of a multiple-choice test with 40 theoretical questions; and 50% - attendance of practical classes and completed tasks.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Common chronic non-oncological pain: dysfunctional, visceral pain
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Common chronic non-oncological pain: headache, neuropathic pain
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Introduction in pain medicine. Biological role of pain.
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Multimodal and multidisciplinary approach to pain care. Principles of pharmacotherapy
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Common chronic non-oncological pain: back and other musculoskeletal pain
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Pain assessment and investigation
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Chronic oncological pain and pain in palliative care
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Pain anatomy and physiology
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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The nurse’s role in pain care and patient education
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Types of pain: acute and chronic, principles of care and differences
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Multimodal pain therapy: Rehabilitation and psychosocial factors in pain care. Minimally invasive methods in pain care
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Nurse competences in the pain care team and pain patient care.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Materials of lectures and practical classes in e-studies
2.
Lekciju un nodarbību materiāli e-studijās
3.
„Sāpes”. Prof. I. Loginas redakcijā. Rīga: Medicīnas apgāds, 2013
4.
Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
5.
Materials of lectures and practical classes in e-studies
Additional Reading
1.
Pain: Clinical Updates.
2.
I. Logina. „Muguras sāpes”. Rīga: Nacionālais apgāds, 2006
3.
Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
4.
Pain: Clinical Updates.
Other Information Sources
1.
www.efic.org
2.
www.iasp-pain.org