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Study Course Description
Biopsychosocial Approach in Palliative Care for Adults
Course Code
REK_248
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine; Nursing Science; Rehabilitation
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Agnese Kārkliņa
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291
About Study Course
Objective
Gain an understanding of the concepts and development of palliative care and end-of-life care in Latvia and the world (applicable to adults who receive palliative care), based on a biopsychosocial and existential approach and taking into account historical, political, socio-economic and other contexts. The study course will explain the concepts of palliative care and end-of-life care and emphasize a holistic approach based on scientific evidence to the physical, psychological, social, spiritual and practical needs of patients and caregivers in the context of care opportunities in Latvia and the world. The study course will provide knowledge about practical care and ethical principles of dying patients.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, Physiology, Somatic diseases, Fundamentals of pharmacology, Neurology and neurosurgery, Internal diseases, Oncology, General rehabilitation, Assessment and classification of functional limitations (which includes knowledge of the World Health Organization (WHO) International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), which explains health from a biopsychosocial perspective).
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Will be able to understand the concepts of palliative care and end-of-life care. Will be able to understand the physical, psychological, social, spiritual and practical needs of the patient and carers. Will be able to name palliative care options in Latvia.
Skills
1.Will be able to analyze simple clinical cases, seeing the roles and tasks of medical, nursing and support persons involved. Will be able to assess the physical, psychological, social, spiritual and practical needs of the patient and their carers. Will be able to define goals of care and competencies of treatment and support persons and cooperation in a team.
Competences
1.Will be able to systematize information from clinical cases using the conceptual framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Will be able to gather information and interpret simple situational tasks (clinical cases) in palliative care and end-of-life care in a team. Will be able to reflect on and adopt an evidence-based approach to assessing capabilities and needs, working collaboratively in a team. Will be able to express opinions about assessments and methods in their disciplines.
Assessment
Individual work
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Literature studies, clinical case analysis.
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Examination
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Examination |
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Examination |
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Interactive video lectures (20%), work in classes on clinical case analysis (20%), successfully passed final test (30%), submitted and presented clinical case analysis (30%), following the sections specified in the requirements.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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3
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Topics
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Palliative care and end-of-life care concepts, models in Latvia and the world
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On site
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3
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Topics
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Palliative care options in Latvia and the world
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On site
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3
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Topics
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The needs of the patient in palliative care and his family and their assessment
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On site
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3
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Topics
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Practical aspects of palliative care
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On site
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3
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Topics
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Interdisciplinary team in palliative care
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On site
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3
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Topics
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Ethical considerations in working with patients and caregivers; euthanasia
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On site
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3
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Presentation of clinical case analysis
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
29 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Ministru kabinets. 15.12.2020. Par konceptuālo ziņojumu "Par situāciju paliatīvajā aprūpē Latvijā un nepieciešamajām izmaiņām paliatīvās aprūpes pakalpojumu pieejamības nodrošināšanā": Ministru kabineta rīkojums Nr. 774. Latvijas Vēstnesis. 244.
2.
Schofield, G et al. 2021. Real-world ethics in palliative care_A systematic review of the ethical challenges reported by specialist palliative care practitioners in their clinical practice. Journal of Palliative Medicine. 35(2):315-334.
3.
Riahi, S, Khajehei, M. 2019. Palliative Care: A Systematic Review of Evidence-Based Interventions. Critical Care Nursing Quarterly. 42(3):315-328.
4.
Cooper, J. 2006. Occupational therapy in Oncology and Palliative Care. 2nd Edition. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Ķirse - Keiša L. 2019. Neformālās izglītības materiāls "Paliatīvā aprūpe".
2.
Ministru kabinets. 06.09.2018. Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr. 555 "Veselības aprūpes pakalpojumu organizēšanas un samaksas kārtība". Latvijas Vēstnesis. 176.
3.
Ministru kabinets. 01.01.2003. Sociālo pakalpojumu un sociālās palīdzības likums. Latvijas Vēstnesis. 168.
4.
Ministru kabinets. 01.01.2022. Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr. 878 "Tehnisko palīglīdzekļu noteikumi". Latvijas Vēstnesis. 248.
Other Information Sources
1.
Dažādas nodibinājuma "Hospiss LV" ieteiktās grāmatas, kas saistītas ar nāves tēmu, aiziešanu, sērām.