Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Oncological Diseases and Patient Care. Pain Care
Course Code
MDAK_272
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Health care sciences and services
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Nursing Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ingūna Rozentāle
Structure Unit Manager
Kristaps Circenis
Structural Unit
Department of Nursing and Obstetric Care
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, mdak@rsu.lv, +371 67061568
About Study Course
Objective
To provide the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge about the specifics of the care of oncological patients and patients with pain, evaluation, observation, applying the holistic care model in maintaining the quality of life, as well as the importance of educating patients.
Preliminary Knowledge
In anatomy and physiology, pathological physiology, pharmacology, nursing process, philosophy and medical ethics, interpersonal communication in health care, transcultural care, general care.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of completing the study course, students will acquire the necessary knowledge about oncological diseases and the principles of appropriate care, principles of palliative care and principles of care for patients in pain; will acquire the necessary knowledge about the care of oncological patients, palliative care patients and patients in pain in outpatient practice, the most common care problems and the nursing actions to prevent them; will acquire knowledge about the principles of education of oncology patients, palliative care patients and patients in pain and their relatives.
Skills
1.As a result of completing the study course, the student will be able to apply the acquired knowledge in practical work; provide care to oncology patients, palliative care patients and patients in pain in outpatient practice; recognise and solve care problems of oncology patients, palliative care patients and patients in pain; to educate patients and their relatives; provide psychological support to patients and their relatives; to establish contact with patients and their relatives taking into account their age, gender, state of health, personality characteristics and to comply with the principles of professional ethics and the rights of patients. To ensure safe portacath care – providing access (needle insertion), administration of medications and infusions, obtaining blood samples, learning to recognise various portacath problems and take appropriate actions.
Competences
1.To develop and prioritise care for oncology patients, palliative care patients, and patients in pain.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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To get acquainted with the required reading for each class. Discussions in small working groups.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Case analysis (50%) and skill acquisition (50%). The criteria are published in e-studies.
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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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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Principles of pain care in ambulatory practice, assessment of acute and chronic pain. Peculiarities of pain management in palliative patients. Managing care for patients with chronic pain. Management of pain care for ambulatory patients, principles of 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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Principles and possibilities of malignant tumor therapy today (surgery, radiation and drug therapy). Tumor-specific treatment – chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Principles of pain care in ambulatory practice, assessment of acute and chronic pain. Peculiarities of pain management in palliative patients. Managing care for patients with chronic pain. Management of pain care for ambulatory patients, principles of patient education.
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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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Epidemiology of malignant tumors, primary, secondary and tertiary prevention, morbidity, mortality, prevalence, registry of cancer patients.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Nature, models, possibilities of palliative care in Latvia. Evaluation and mitigation of social, psychological, spiritual problems.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Emergencies in oncology. Supportive therapy.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Ethical principles in working with oncology patients. Ethical principles in working with a dying patient. Quality of life of oncology patients.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Principles of pain care in ambulatory practice, assessment of acute and chronic pain. Peculiarities of pain management in palliative patients. Managing care for patients with chronic pain. Management of pain care for ambulatory patients, principles of 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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Peculiarities of care of oncological patients, management of care and principles of 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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Ethical principles in working with oncology patients. Ethical principles in working with a dying patient. Quality of life of oncology 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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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Principles and possibilities of malignant tumor therapy today (surgery, radiation and drug therapy). Tumor-specific treatment – chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Independent oncology and/or palliative case theoretical/practical case solution.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Independent oncology and/or palliative case theoretical/practical case solution.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Peculiarities of care of oncological patients, management of care and principles of education.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Principles and possibilities of malignant tumor therapy today (surgery, radiation and drug therapy). Tumor-specific treatment – chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Malignant tumor screening, early detection, oncological vigilance in different age groups, algorithm for early detection of the most common tumors (symptoms, complaints, diagnostic algorithm).
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Bērnu paliatīvās aprūpes klīniskās vadlīnijas. Bērnu paliatīvās aprūpes biedrība. 2013.
2.
Aprūpes diagnozes: Definīcijas un klasifikācija 2018 – 2020” 11.izdevums, SIA ”Medicīnas apgāds”, 2020.
3.
Onkoloģija / D.Leja, S.Plāte, J.Kazāks, I.Jaunalksne Ķirurģija / J.Gardovska redakcijā. Rīga : Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, 2013. 37.nod., 957.-1013.lpp.
4.
Klīniskā onkoloģija / Daces Baltiņas red. ; [aut.: Dace Baltiņa, Māris Baltiņš, Simona Doniņa u.c.]. 1999 (akceptējams izdevums)
5.
Ārvalstu studentiem/ For international students:
6.
Kantarjian H.M., Wolff R.A., The MD Anderson Manual of Medical Oncology. McGraw-Hill Education, 2016.
7.
Yarbro C.H., Wujcik D., Gobel B.H., Cancer nursing: principles and practice. 7th ed., Sudbury, Mass.: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, c2011. (akceptējams izdevums)
8.
Gulanick, M., Myers J.L. Nursing Care Plans: Diagnoses, Interventions, and Outcomes. EBSCOhost, 2014.
9.
Ferrell, B.R., Coyle, N. Oxford Textbook of Palliative Nursing. Ebook Central, 3rd ed. 2010. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Statement on the scope and standarts of oncology nursing practice: Generalist and Advanced Practice. 2013.
2.
Doyle D., Hanks G.W.C.,Cherny N.I., Calman K. Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine. New York: Oxford University Press, 2003.
3.
Iļķēns G. Sāpju patoģenēzes mehānismi. Medikamentozās terapijas iespējas. SIA”Lapa”, Valmiera, 2003.
4.
Lobova N, Saulīte V., Paudere I. u.c.; Ambulatorās aprūpes māsas pamatspecialitāte. Mācību materiāls. LU, Nacionālais apgāds, 2009.
5.
Laže I., Gusakova O., Bladiko E., et.al. Onkoloģiskās aprūpes māsas papildspecialitāte. LU, Nacionālais apgāds, 2009.
6.
Baltiņa D., Jansone A. Paliatīvā aprūpe. RSU mācību materiāls. R.: Nacionālais apgāds. 2009. 28.lpp.
7.
Sosārs V., Keiša L. Sāpju terapija paliatīvajā aprūpē. Rīga. 2008.
8.
Ārvalstu studentiem/ For international students:
9.
Cancer Pain. Publication of the WHO, USA. Volume 16, Nos. 3&4- 2003.
10.
Doyle D., Hanks G.W.C.,Cherny N.I., Calman K. Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine. New York: Oxford University Press, 2003.
Other Information Sources
1.
RSU, e-grāmatu datubāzes
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Medscape datu bāze
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UpToDate datu bāze
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Ārvalstu studentiem/ For international students:
5.
Medscape database
6.
UpToDate database