Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Patient oriented and Chinese Medicine systems. Health and Pain
Course Code
AURK_053
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Health care sciences and services
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Edgars Vasiļevskis
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 students with knowledge of multimodal pain care using integrative, holistic and complementary medical methods.
To master the main directions of pain therapy, mechanisms of pain, diagnostics and care from the point of view of different directions of complementary and integrative medicine.
Preliminary Knowledge
In biology, physiology and anatomy, biochemistry, clinical disciplines, pharmacology, psychiatry, psychotherapy.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knowledge of the main directions and methods of integrative medicine. Knowledge of the main mechanisms of pain in the context of integrative medicine and complaints of pain patients in cases of musculoskeletal, neuropathic and visceral disorders of various localizations. Students will be able to navigate and apply the latest trends in multimodal and complementary pain therapy.
Skills
1.Will be able to investigate and assess the complaints of patients with pain using the principles and needs of complementary medicine in various musculoskeletal and visceral diseases. Develop a multimodal pain management plan. Recommend the most appropriate type of pain treatment at different stages of care. -Explain to the patient, their relatives and carers the issues of an integrative approach to the causes of pain and its treatment.
Competences
1.The student will be able to participate in the planning of multimodal care for a pain patient in different stages. In collaboration with other healthcare professionals, it will be possible to prescribe appropriate treatment for an individual patient based on a biopsychosocial approach. The student will be able to evaluate the short-term and long-term effects and prognostic tasks of pain therapy.
Assessment
Individual work
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The student independently acquires the literature offered in the study program, compiles the obtained information.
Analyzes and participates in discussions on specific clinical cases, analysis of treatment and care, prevention of possible multimodal pain.
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Examination
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Examination |
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In order to successfully master the study course material and prepare for the final examination of the study course, the student performs the following activities - compulsory, not assessed with a mark, the performance of the assigned tasks is recorded with passed / failed (completed or not completed):
1. Completion of test tasks on the acquisition of video collection material in the 1st practical lesson
2. Participation in practical classes. For each missed lesson - prepare a written presentation or, if possible, participate in another group's lesson on the topic of the missed lesson
3. Solution and analysis of clinical cases in practical classes (i/ni). The final grade of the course consists of: 50% - a written exam consisting of two parts: a multiple-choice test with 25 theoretical questions (50%) and 2 clinical tasks (50%); 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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Basic methods of patient examination in classical Western medicine. Practical use of scales and algorithms. Use of Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) to assess a patient's subjective sensations.
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3
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Basic methods of patient examination in Osteopathy and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Integrative acupuncture method.
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3
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General and specific assessment of biomechanical function of the body, spine and pelvis using osteopathic methods. Examination of the symptoms of pain in the spine, pelvis and joints and performance of diagnostic tests.
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3
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Assessment and diagnosis of pain syndromes using holistic and integrative medicine methods.
Acupuncture method. Homeo-siniatria. Homeopathy method.
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3
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Acute pain therapy with various complementary medicine methods. Treatment of chronic pain with holistic and integrative medicine methods. Qigong therapy.
Introduction to the method of bioresonance therapy. Electroacupuncture using Foll and vegetative resonance test diagnostic (Vegatest).
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3
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Application of meditation methods in pain therapy. Prevention and treatment of psychosomatic disorders. Meditation after psychotrauma. Acquaintance with the directions of meditation (Christian meditation, meditation in Buddhist, Daoist, Zen Buddhist and Vedic traditions, etc.).
Auriculotherapy method.
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3
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The role of movements in the recovery process. Practical acquaintance with various healing systems of the physical body (yoga, qigong, taidze, Wushu, Ba Dua Jin, 5 Tibetans, etc.).
Microsystems. Su-Jok therapy.
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Preparation of a nutrition program. Insight into different types of diet and their impact on human physical and mental health. Nutrition program selection and monitoring.
Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
David Rakel. Integrative Medicine. 2017
2.
Thomas W. Myers. Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual Therapists and Movement Professionals. 2021
3.
Claudia Focks, Ingolf Hosbach, Ulrich März. Guide d'acupuncture: Localisation des points et techniques d'insertion. 2018
Additional Reading
1.
Lothar Ursinus. The Body Clock in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Understanding Our Energy Cycles for Health and Healing. 2020
2.
Nicholas Marcer. Osteopathy: Models for Diagnosis, Treatment and Practice. 2005
3.
Interneta saite. Medicīnas tehnoloģija.
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Interneta saite. Medicīnas tehnoloģija.
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Interneta saite. Medicīnas tehnoloģija.
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Ārvalstu studentiem/For International students:
7.
Lothar Ursinus. The Body Clock in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Understanding Our Energy Cycles for Health and Healing. 2020
8.
Nicholas Marcer. Osteopathy: Models for Diagnosis, Treatment and Practice. 2005