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Study Course Description

Topical Problems in Care

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
MDAK_138
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Health care sciences and services
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Nursing Science
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Nursing and Obstetric Care
Contacts

Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, mdak@rsu.lv, +371 67061568

About Study Course

Objective

To promote and develop an understanding of the role of care professionals in evidence-based healthcare systems, practices, care organisation and education, to promote knowledge and skills for evidence-based policy and practice, to develop the ability to critically analyse and translate state-of-the-art research into current issues.

Preliminary Knowledge

Medical ethics, nursing diagnoses and nursing process, nursing theory, microbiology, epidemiology, infectious diseases, medical care and the history of science, care organisation and management.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.On completion of the study course students know and understand the components of nursing and health care practice and education, the influencing conditions, the regulatory mechanisms and the development perspective. The student is able to describe and compare infection control policies and principles at different levels, understands differences in information perception among patients/members of the public, understands and describes WHO active aging policies, and interacts with different factors in the aging process. Knows elements of patient safety system.

Skills

1.On completion of the study course students are able to identify and analyse the main problems in the development of nursing and health care practice and to offer solutions. The student is able to apply infection control guidelines and the development of nosocomial infections and restrictive measures in medical institutions. Able to analytically evaluate and shape patient/community education process. Is able to apply the basic principles of the WHO active aging policy to characterise a person's situation. Is familiar with patient safety legislation and systems.

Competences

1.During the study course the students will develop the competence – ability to successfully operate in nursing practice in the context of development, integration and use of the situation appropriate skills, knowledge, attitudes. Will be able to develop a nosocomial infection prevention action plan for the medical institution. Will be able to collect literature, the latest evidence-based sources, analyse and integrate knowledge of contemporary problems in nursing and care science in Latvia and the world.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Students independently look for, read and analyse scientific articles on current problems in nursing. During the course students prepare presentations and a summary of their chosen topical problems in nursing, present it in the classes.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Independently prepared works and the presentation of the study during the course (20%) and final examination (summary – presentation) (80%).

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Actual problems in nursing (care science) – historical and contemporary perspective.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Actual problems in nursing (care science) – historical and contemporary perspective.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Actual problems in nursing (care science) – historical and contemporary perspective.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Technological approach to patient care. Ethical issues in care in the 21st century traditional and complementary medicine.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Technological approach to patient care. Ethical issues in care in the 21st century traditional and complementary medicine.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Technological approach to patient care. Ethical issues in care in the 21st century traditional and complementary medicine.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Infection control philosophy (infection control team operation, standard infection control rules, infectious disease epidemiology and defense strategies). Infection control practice. Healthcare associated infections and their prevention in practice: wound infections, vascular therapy related infections, bladder related infections, respiratory infections, gastrone testinal infections.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Infection control philosophy (infection control team operation, standard infection control rules, infectious disease epidemiology and defense strategies). Infection control practice. Healthcare associated infections and their prevention in practice: wound infections, vascular therapy related infections, bladder related infections, respiratory infections, gastrone testinal infections.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Management of an infectious patient in a medical institution. Development of an international hand hygiene day plan. Analysis of a hygiene plan.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Management of an infectious patient in a medical institution. Development of an international hand hygiene day plan. Analysis of a hygiene plan.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Topicality and essence of patient safety. The role of the human factor or ergonomics. Proactive approach to risk management. Analysis of treatment processes and identification of risks. Strategies for risk reduction. The role of organisational and community culture. Reporting and learning. International patient safety goals: patient safety identification, surgical safety, anesthesia safety, safe drug administration, etc. Accident analysis, methods. Importance of using root cause analysis method.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Topicality and essence of patient safety. The role of the human factor or ergonomics. Proactive approach to risk management. Analysis of treatment processes and identification of risks. Strategies for risk reduction. The role of organisational and community culture. Reporting and learning. International patient safety goals: patient safety identification, surgical safety, anesthesia safety, safe drug administration, etc. Accident analysis, methods. Importance of using root cause analysis method.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Topicality and essence of patient safety. The role of the human factor or ergonomics. Proactive approach to risk management. Analysis of treatment processes and identification of risks. Strategies for risk reduction. The role of organisational and community culture. Reporting and learning. International patient safety goals: patient safety identification, surgical safety, anesthesia safety, safe drug administration, etc. Accident analysis, methods. Importance of using root cause analysis method.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Topicality and essence of patient safety. The role of the human factor or ergonomics. Proactive approach to risk management. Analysis of treatment processes and identification of risks. Strategies for risk reduction. The role of organisational and community culture. Reporting and learning. International patient safety goals: patient safety identification, surgical safety, anesthesia safety, safe drug administration, etc. Accident analysis, methods. Importance of using root cause analysis method.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

WHO Active aging policies and strategies to reduce the consequences of chronic illnesses in the context of public health.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

WHO Active aging policies and strategies to reduce the consequences of chronic illnesses in the context of public health.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

WHO Active aging policies and strategies to reduce the consequences of chronic illnesses in the context of public health.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Challenges for 21st century patient and community education.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Challenges for 21st century patient and community education.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Challenges for 21st century patient and community education.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Development in nursing practice. Development and change in nursing roles. Mechanisms regulating nursing practice and education.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

The latest scientific research and publications in the field of nursing and care science.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

The latest scientific research and publications in the field of nursing and care science.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

The latest scientific research and publications in the field of nursing and care science.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
48 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

ANO Vispārējā cilvēktiesību deklarācija

2.

Ārstniecības likums. “ Latvijas Vēstnesis”, 1997, Nr.167/168; “Ziņotājs”, Nr.15. (akceptējams izdevums)

3.

Bennett, Gail: Infection Control Compliance Guide /Gail Bennett. Marblehead, MA: HCPro, c2006. xiv, 182 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)

4.

Brila A. Infekcijas slimību epidemioloģija. Nacionālais apgāds, 2009. (akceptējams izdevums)

5.

Clambers M. Nursing Informatics and Practice Development, Nursing Times Research. 2002. 7:101. (akceptējams izdevums)

6.

Bennett, Gail: Infection Control Compliance Guide /Gail Bennett. Marblehead, MA: HCPro, c2006. xiv, 182 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)

7.

Disinfection and Decontamination: Principles, Applications and Related Issues /edited by Gurusamy Manivannan. Boca Raton [etc.]: CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group, 2008. xiii, 496 lpp., [16] lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)

8.

Ministru kabineta 2019. gada 29. oktobra rīkojums Nr. 537 "Par konceptuālo ziņojumu "Par māsas profesijas turpmāko attīstību"". Latvijas Vēstnesis, 222, 01.11.2019.

9.

Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:

10.

Bennett, Gail: Infection Control Compliance Guide /Gail Bennett. Marblehead, MA: HCPro, c2006. xiv, 182 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)

11.

Clambers M. Nursing Informatics and Practice Development, Nursing Times Research. 2002. 7:101. (akceptējams izdevums)

12.

Bennett, Gail: Infection Control Compliance Guide /Gail Bennett. Marblehead, MA: HCPro, c2006. xiv, 182 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)

Additional Reading

1.

Fagin L., Garelick A. The Doctor-Nurse Relationship. Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, p.277-286, 2004

2.

Konvencija par cilvēktiesību un cieņas aizsardzību bioloģijā un medicīnā

3.

LR Satversme

4.

McCormack B., Manley K., Garbett R. Practice Development in Nursing. John Willey &Sons, 2013

5.

Natural Ventilation for Infection Control in Healthcare Settings /edited by: James Atkinson [et al.]. Geneva: World Health Organization, 2009. xxv, 106 lpp.: il.

6.

Parker M.E. Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice. F.A. Davis Company, Philadelphia, 2019

7.

Understanding Patient Safety /edited by Lynne Currie. London: Quay Books, 2007. 172 lpp: il.

8.

WHO policy on TB Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities, Congregate Settings and Households [elektroniskais resurss]: [annexes] /World Health Organization. [Geneva]: World Health Organization, c2009.

9.

Clambers M. Nursing Informatics and Practice Development, Nursing Times Research. 2002. 7:101. (akceptējams izdevums)

10.

WHO policy on TB Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities, Congregate Settings and Households [elektroniskais resurss]: [annexes] /World Health Organization. [Geneva]: World Health Organization, c2009.

11.

Schicktanz S., Schweda M.(2021)Aging 4.0? Rethinking the ethical framing of technology-assisted eldercare, History and Philosophy of the Life Sciences volume 43, Article number: 93,

12.

Technologies in care for older people, EPTA report 2019, Sweriges Riksdag, https://eptanetwork.org/images/documents/minutes/EPTA_report_2019.pdf

13.

Leonardsen AL, Hardeland C, Helgesen AK, Grøndahl VA. Patient experiences with technology enabled care across healthcare settings- a systematic review. BMC Health Serv Res. 2020 Aug 24;20(1):779. doi: 10.1186/s12913-020-05633-4. PMID: 32838784; PMCID: PMC7446109.

14.

Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:

15.

Fagin L., Garelick A. The Doctor-Nurse Relationship. Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, p.277-286, 2004

16.

McCormack B., Manley K., Garbett R. Practice Development in Nursing. John Willey &Sons, 2013

17.

WHO policy on TB Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities, Congregate Settings and Households [elektroniskais resurss]: [annexes] /World Health Organization. [Geneva]: World Health Organization, c2009.

18.

Technologies in care for older people, EPTA report 2019, Sweriges Riksdag, https://eptanetwork.org/images/documents/minutes/EPTA_report_2019.pdf

Other Information Sources

1.

Cilvēku, zīmolu, mediju un kultūras menedžments, rakstu krājums, J.Rozes apg., 2006

2.

www.vm.gov.lv

3.

www.nva.lv

4.

www.currentnursing.com

5.

www.sandiego.edu

6.

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

7.

www.who.int/csr/resources/publications/drugresist/en/whocdscsreph200212.pdf

9.

www.oecd.org

10.

www.icna.co.uk

11.

WHO Active Ageing Framework, 2002:

12.

WHO World Report on Ageing and Health, 2015

13.

Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:

14.

www.currentnursing.com

15.

www.who.int/csr/resources/publications/drugresist/en/whocdscsreph200212.pdf

16.

www.icna.co.uk

17.

www.oecd.org