Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description

Internal Medicine and Patient Care II (Hematopoietic Diseases and Patient Care, Immunology, Musculoskeletal Diseases and Patient Care)

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
MDAK_334
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Health care sciences and services
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Nursing Science
LQF
Level 6
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 provide the student with theoretical knowledge and practical skills on the nature of the hematopoietic system, immunological and musculoskeletal disorders, principles of their diagnosis, treatment and care, importance of patient education and disease prevention measures.

Preliminary Knowledge

Anatomy and physiology, pathological physiology, clinical pharmacology and medical care, transcultural patient care, general care.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.As a result of the study course completion, students will gain the necessary knowledge about the musculoskeletal system, hematopoietic system and immunological diseases and the principles of their treatment; will acquire the necessary knowledge about the care of patients of the musculoskeletal system, hematopoietic system and immunological diseases, the most common care problems and the activities of the nurse to prevent them; will acquire knowledge of the principles of education of patients of the musculoskeletal system, hematopoietic system and immunological diseases and their relatives; principles of proper nutrition; opportunities for quality of life.

Skills

1.As a result of mastering the study course, the student will be able to apply the acquired knowledge in practical work; to provide care for patients with musculoskeletal, hematopoietic and immunological diseases; to recognize and solve problems of care of patients of musculoskeletal system, hematopoietic system and immunological diseases; to educate patients and their relatives; to 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, personal characteristics and observing the principles of professional ethics and patients' rights.

Competences

1.Using the acquired knowledge, the student will be able to assess the patient's state of health; to identify the needs of patients with musculoskeletal, hematopoietic and immunological diseases, to formulate existing care problems, to forecast potential care problems. As a result of mastering the study subject, students will be able to provide care for patients with diseases of the musculoskeletal system, hematopoietic system and immunological diseases in a medical institution, evaluate the results of care; to formulate and describe the principles of psychosocial care.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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To prepare a review of literature and research on the peculiarities of patient care in cases of rheumatic and connective tissue diseases, haematological diseases.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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A 10-point system is used for the assessment of students' knowledge and skills, the criteria described in the RSU Study Regulations are used for assessment.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Diagnosis of rheumatic diseases. Rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis. Principles of patient care.
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2

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Diagnosis of rheumatic diseases. Rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis. Principles of patient care.
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2

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Diagnosis of rheumatic diseases. Rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis. Principles of patient care.
  1. Lecture

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Auditorium
2

Topics

Diffuse connective tissue diseases. Vasculitis. Principles of patient care.
  1. Class/Seminar

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2

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Diffuse connective tissue diseases. Vasculitis. Principles of patient care.
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2

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Diffuse connective tissue diseases. Vasculitis. Principles of patient care.
  1. Lecture

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Auditorium
2

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Seronegative spondyloarthropathies. Metabolic arthropathies. Principles of patient care.
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2

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Seronegative spondyloarthropathies. Metabolic arthropathies. Principles of patient care.
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2

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Seronegative spondyloarthropathies. Metabolic arthropathies. Principles of patient care.
  1. Lecture

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Auditorium
2

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Infection-induced joint damage. Soft tissue rheumatic diseases. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Principles of patient care.
  1. Class/Seminar

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2

Topics

Infection-induced joint damage. Soft tissue rheumatic diseases. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Principles of patient care.
  1. Class/Seminar

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2

Topics

Infection-induced joint damage. Soft tissue rheumatic diseases. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Principles of patient care.
  1. Lecture

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Auditorium
2

Topics

The structure of the immune system and its functions. Specific, non-specific immunity. Immunotherapy. Principles of patient care.
  1. Class/Seminar

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2

Topics

The structure of the immune system and its functions. Specific, non-specific immunity. Immunotherapy. Principles of patient care.
  1. Class/Seminar

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2

Topics

The structure of the immune system and its functions. Specific, non-specific immunity. Immunotherapy. Principles of patient care.
  1. Lecture

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On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Immune regulation disorders – allergies, autoimmune diseases, transplant immunity. Immune deficiencies. Principles of patient care.
  1. Class/Seminar

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2

Topics

Immune regulation disorders – allergies, autoimmune diseases, transplant immunity. Immune deficiencies. Principles of patient care.
  1. Class/Seminar

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2

Topics

Immune regulation disorders – allergies, autoimmune diseases, transplant immunity. Immune deficiencies. Principles of patient care.
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2

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Immune regulation disorders – allergies, autoimmune diseases, transplant immunity. Immune deficiencies. Principles of patient care.
  1. Lecture

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Auditorium
2

Topics

Hemophilia and patient care.
  1. Class/Seminar

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2

Topics

Hemophilia and patient care.
  1. Class/Seminar

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2

Topics

Hemophilia and patient care.
  1. Lecture

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Auditorium
2

Topics

Anemia in hematology practice. Principles of patient care.
  1. Class/Seminar

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2

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Anemia in hematology practice. Principles of patient care.
  1. Class/Seminar

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2

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Anemia in hematology practice. Principles of patient care.
  1. Lecture

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2

Topics

Chemotherapy side effects in hematological patients care.
  1. Class/Seminar

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2

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Chemotherapy side effects in hematological patients care.
  1. Class/Seminar

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2

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Chemotherapy side effects in hematological patients care.
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2

Topics

Chemotherapy side effects in hematological patients care.
  1. Lecture

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2

Topics

Transfusiology. Patient care during and after transfusion.
  1. Class/Seminar

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Transfusiology. Patient care during and after transfusion.
  1. Class/Seminar

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2

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Transfusiology. Patient care during and after transfusion.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
64 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

A. Lejnieks. Red. Klīniskā medicīna III. Rīga. Medicīnas apgāds: 2010.

2.

Mācību materiāls. Internās aprūpes māsas pamatspecialitāte. Nacionālais medicīnas apgāds: 2009.

3.

A. Adebajo and L. Dunkley. ABC of Rheumatology. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 2018

4.

M. Brown and T. Cutler. Haematology Nursing. John Wiley&Sons, Inc., 2002

5.

I. Purviņš, S. Purviņa. Praktiskā farmakoloģija. Rīga: Zāļu infocentrs, 2011

6.

T. Hītera Herdmane, Šigemi Kamitsura. Aprūpes diagnozes. Definīcijas un klasifikācija, 2018 - 2020. 11. izdevums. Rīga, Latvijas Māsu asociācija, 2020.

Additional Reading

1.

S. Lejniece. Klīniskā hematoloģija. Nacionālais medicīnas apgāds: 2002

2.

G. Biksone. Medikamentozā ārstēšana un aprūpe. Rīga, SIA „Kerena”: 2008.