Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Gerontopharmacotherapy
Course Code
ISK_045
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Internal medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pharmacy
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jānis Zaļkalns
Structure Unit Manager
Jūlija Voicehovska
Structural Unit
Department of Internal Diseases
Contacts
Riga, 2 Hipokrata Street, isk@rsu.lv, +371 67042338
About Study Course
Objective
To provide basic knowledge and develop the prospective pharmacists’ understanding of the specifics of taking medicines for older people in the context of their physical and mental health, with a view to positively influencing quality of life in old age.
Preliminary Knowledge
Functional anatomy of organ systems and the human macro-organism as a whole, knowledge of pharmacotherapy based on knowledge of the regularities of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Includes up-to-date idea of the common and individual features of ageing, and differences in the use of medicines in old age.
Skills
1.Upon completing the course, the student will be able to draw up an age-appropriate medication plan, avoiding unjustified use and overdose of medicines.
Competences
1.Ability to assess the health problems of the elderly and provide adequate pharmaceutical care in collaboration with a doctor.
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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-
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Preparation of presentations according to the thematic plan of the study course.
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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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1) Active participation in practical classes; 2) A presentation according to the plan of the study course; 3) Active discussion.
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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The global ageing of society and consequences thereof in relation to pharmaceutical 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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|---|---|---|
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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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Changes in body composition with ageing.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Current issues in gerontopharmacotherapy.
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Multimorbidity and polypharmacy.
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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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3
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Topics
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Portrait of a geriatric patient.
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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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3
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Topics
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Principles of communication when working with seniors.
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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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3
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Topics
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Health and social care issues in geriatrics.
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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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3
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Topics
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Monitoring drug use in chronic geriatric patients.
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Community building in case of cognitive deficit.
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Treatment options for degenerative-dystrophic brain diseases in the 21st century.
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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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3
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Topics
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Choice of dosage forms in geriatric medicine.
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Commonly used medicines – principles of choice.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-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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|---|---|---|
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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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The global ageing of society and consequences thereof in relation to pharmaceutical care.
|
-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Changes in body composition with ageing.
|
-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Current issues in gerontopharmacotherapy.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Multimorbidity and polypharmacy.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
3
|
Topics
|
Portrait of a geriatric patient.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
3
|
Topics
|
Principles of communication when working with seniors.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
3
|
Topics
|
Health and social care issues in geriatrics.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
3
|
Topics
|
Monitoring drug use in chronic geriatric patients.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
3
|
Topics
|
Community building in case of cognitive deficit.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
3
|
Topics
|
Treatment options for degenerative-dystrophic brain diseases in the 21st century.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
3
|
Topics
|
Choice of dosage forms in geriatric medicine.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
3
|
Topics
|
Commonly used medicines – principles of choice.
|
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Mark H.Beers, Robert Berkow ,,The Merck Manual of Geriatrics", Merck Research Laboratories, USA, 2000. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Lisa C. Hutchison, & Rebecca B. Sleeper. Fundamentals of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy: Vol. Second edition. ASHP, 2015.
3.
Fillit, H., Rockwood, K., & Young, J. Brocklehurst's Textbook of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology. 8th ed. London: Elsevier, 2016.
4.
Walter, L., Chang, A., Chen, P., Conant, R., et.al. Current Diagnosis & Treatment Geriatrics. 3rd ed., McGraw-Hill's AccessMedicine. N.Y: McGraw-Hill Education LLC, 2021.
5.
Yong, T. Chronic Diseases in Geriatric Patients (Vol. 1, Recent Advances in Geriatric Medicine). Sharjah: Bentham Science, 2016.
6.
G.Biksone. Medikamentozā ārstēšana un aprūpe. 2.papildinātais un pārstrādātais izdevums. SIA ,,Kerena", Rīga, 2008. (akceptējams izdevums)
7.
Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
8.
Mark H.Beers, Robert Berkow ,,The Merck Manual of Geriatrics", Merck Research Laboratories, USA, 2000. (akceptējams izdevums)
9.
Lisa C. Hutchison, & Rebecca B. Sleeper. Fundamentals of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy: Vol. Second edition. ASHP, 2015.
10.
Walter, L., Chang, A., Chen, P., Conant, R., et.al. Current Diagnosis & Treatment Geriatrics. 3rd ed., McGraw-Hill's AccessMedicine. N.Y: McGraw-Hill Education LLC, 2021.
11.
Lally, F., & Roffe, C. Geriatric Medicine. Oxford: Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 2014.
12.
Fillit, H., Rockwood, K., & Young, J. Brocklehurst's Textbook of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology. 8th ed. London: Elsevier, 2016.
Additional Reading
1.
Latvijas iedzīvotāju veselības un veselības aprūpes pārskats, 2004.gads., 2005.gada 20.marts, Rīga
2.
J.Zaļkalns. "Jaunākais gerontoloģijā un geriatrijā". Latvijas Ārsts, 2002., 7.-8.
3.
Elderly Disabled Persons in the Home Settings: Aspects of Acitivities in Daily Living. M.Lilja, Stockholm, Sweden, 1996. (akceptējams izdevums)
4.
Functional Capacity and Physicial Environmental Demand, S.Iwarson, Lund, Sweden, 1997. (akceptējams izdevums)
5.
Čebotareva D. Geriatrija. Medicīna, Maskava, 1990. (krievu val.) (akceptējams izdevums)
Other Information Sources
1.
Interneta resursi