Geriatrics I (RGE_001)
About Study Course
Objective
To ensure acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills according to the requirements of the specialty of a geriatrician and related to the basic issues of geriatrics.
Learning outcomes
1.- Ageing process, changes in tissues, organs, physiological functions and homeostasis of the human body. Ageing theories. Psychologicalageing, social ageing. Demographic aspects.
- Ageing-related changes in epidemiology of diseases, incidence andsymptoms of diseases. Changes in medication pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.
- Complex, comprehensive assessment of the health condition of elderly people, including anamnesis andphysical examination.
- Knowledge of geriatric syndromes (instability, falls, incontinence, cognitive disorders, dementia).
1.- Assess a patient’s health condition by taking into account the clinical situation (collection of anamnesis, physicalexamination, analysis of the previous laboratory and instrumental data).
- Usage of the functional condition assessment tools upon making a functional condition assessment of elderly patients. Fills out the “Scale of basic daily activities”, “Scale of daily instrumental activities”, gait and balance assessment test.
- Uses instruments for determination of the cognitive functionby making the MMSE test, “Clock test”.
1.-Formulation of diagnosis. Description of geriatric problems - syndromesin the medical documentation."
-Develops the treatment and care plan for patients by taking into account medical indications, (careful clinical assessment, functional condition, guidelines).
-Defines and explains health-relatedproblems toa patient or to relatives of a patient in particular cases.
