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Fundamentals of Integrative and Holistic Medicine and Their Use in Pain Therapy
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:4.00
Study Course Accepted:08.05.2023 15:04:00
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | AURK_051 | LQF level: | Level 7 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 2.00 | ECTS: | 3.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Clinical Medicine; Health Care | Target Audience: | Medicine | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Edgars Vasiļevskis | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | Riga, 13 Pilsonu Street, VSIA P.Stradiņa KUS, Block No. 32, ark rsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67069452 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 2 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 4 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 8 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 8 | Class Length (academic hours) | 3 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 24 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 32 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | In biology, physiology and anatomy, biochemistry, clinical disciplines, pharmacology, psychiatry, psychotherapy. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Introduction to pain medicine. The biological significance of pain. Anatomy and physiology of pain. Mechanisms of chronic pain. The most common types of chronic pain. Pain patient examination methods. Scales and algorithms used. Principles of therapy. Principles of pharmacotherapy. Microinvasive therapy. | Lectures | 0.50 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 0.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 2 | Concepts and structure of integrative and complementary medicine. Historical review of integrative medicine methods. Osteopathy method, history, directions. Traditional Chinese medicine, history, trends. Acupuncture method. Basic principles. Scientific research base. Practical application. Ayurveda, Tibetian medicine, homeopathy. History, methods. | Lectures | 0.50 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Explanation and diagnosis of various pain syndromes in conventional and integrative / complementary medicine. Treatment options for acute and chronic pain using conventional and complementary medicine methods. . Multimodal approach in the treatment of pain syndromes. | Lectures | 0.50 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | The concept of integrative health. Patient participation in the treatment process. The role of nutrition in improving health and reducing inflammatory processes. The most commonly used complexes of recovery and pain relief exercises in Western culture (meditation, yoga, gypsy, taidzi, Ba Dua Jin, etc.). The role of nutrition in reducing pain syndromes. | Lectures | 0.50 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | 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. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | Basic methods of patient examination in Osteopathy and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Integrative acupuncture method. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 7 | 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. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 8 | Assessment and diagnosis of pain syndromes using holistic and integrative medicine methods. Acupuncture method. Homeo-siniatria. Homeopathy method. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 9 | 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). | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 10 | 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. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 11 | 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. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 12 | 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. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | 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. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | 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. | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | |||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | 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. Information on the latest trends in multimodal and complementary pain therapy. | ||||||||
| Skills: | 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. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | 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. | ||||||||
| Clinical Skills: | |||||||||
| No. | Skill | Level | |||||||
| 1 | Assessment of comorbid conditions of pain | C1 - High level | |||||||
| 2 | Assessment of pain intensity | B2 - Intermediate level | |||||||
| 3 | Assessment of pain intensity | C2 - Expert level | |||||||
| 4 | Development of a plan for the treatment and care of a patient with chronic pain | C2 - Expert level | |||||||
| 5 | Dynamic assessment of chronic pain | C2 - Expert level | |||||||
| 6 | Examination of clinical symptoms and tests for back pain | C2 - Expert level | |||||||
| 7 | Minimally invasive pain treatment methods | C1 - High level | |||||||
| 8 | Multidimensional qualitative assessment of pain | C2 - Expert level | |||||||
| 9 | Pharmacotherapy of chronic pain and evaluating treatment outcomes | C2 - Expert level | |||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | David Rakel. Integrative Medicine. 2022 | ||||||||
| 2 | Thomas W. Myers. Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual Therapists and Movement Professionals. 2021 | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| 4 | Interneta saite. Medicīnas tehnoloģija. | ||||||||
| 5 | Interneta saite. Medicīnas tehnoloģija. | ||||||||
| 6 | 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 | ||||||||
