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

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:2.00

Study Course Accepted:24.08.2020 10:27:15

Study Course Information
Course Code:		MDAK_334			LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		4.00			ECTS:		6.00
Branch of Science:		Clinical Medicine; Health Care			Target Audience:		Nursing Science
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Dagnija Brutāne
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Nursing and Obstetric Care
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, mdakrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061568
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		10	Lecture Length (academic hours)			2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		20
Classes (count)		22	Class Length (academic hours)			2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		44
Total Contact Hours									64
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Anatomy and physiology, pathological physiology, clinical pharmacology and medical care, transcultural patient care, general care.
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.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic				Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Diagnosis of rheumatic diseases. Rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis. Principles of patient care.				Lectures		1.00	auditorium
					Classes		2.00	METC
2	Diffuse connective tissue diseases. Vasculitis. Principles of patient care.				Lectures		1.00	auditorium
					Classes		2.00	METC
3	Seronegative spondyloarthropathies. Metabolic arthropathies. Principles of patient care.				Lectures		1.00	auditorium
					Classes		2.00	METC
4	Infection-induced joint damage. Soft tissue rheumatic diseases. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Principles of patient care.				Lectures		1.00	auditorium
					Classes		2.00	METC
5	The structure of the immune system and its functions. Specific, non-specific immunity. Immunotherapy. Principles of patient care.				Lectures		1.00	auditorium
					Classes		2.00	METC
6	Immune regulation disorders – allergies, autoimmune diseases, transplant immunity. Immune deficiencies. Principles of patient care.				Lectures		1.00	auditorium
					Classes		3.00	METC
7	Hemophilia and patient care.				Lectures		1.00	auditorium
					Classes		2.00	METC
8	Anemia in hematology practice. Principles of patient care.				Lectures		1.00	auditorium
					Classes		2.00	METC
9	Chemotherapy side effects in hematological patients care.				Lectures		1.00	auditorium
					Classes		3.00	METC
10	Transfusiology. Patient care during and after transfusion.				Lectures		1.00	auditorium
					Classes		2.00	METC
Assessment
Unaided Work:
To prepare a review of literature and research on the peculiarities of patient care in cases of rheumatic and connective tissue diseases, haematological diseases.
Assessment Criteria:
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.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		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:		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.
Competencies:		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.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
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.