Hygiene and Comfort
1
2022-2023
02019975
Therapeutics and Symptomatic Control
Portuguese
Face-to-face
SEMESTRIAL
2.0
Compulsory
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado
Recommended Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Teaching Methods
Expository. presentation and discussion of practical clinical cases.
Group work 25%
Final exam 75%.
Learning Outcomes
The objectives of the curriculum unit and skills to develop
The objectives of this curriculum unit consist of identifying the factors that contribute to the optimisation of care that promote autonomy, hygiene and comfort, and in this way contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of patients and families.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
Nursing in palliative and long-term care.
Nursing assessment and intervention: measures of hygiene and comfort, mouth care, Impact pain, positioning, Pressure Ulcers, Nutrition; Malignant wounds
Control of symptoms by non-pharmacological methods: natural therapies, relaxation techniques, Massage;
Communication in Nursing: how to give bad news.
Communication and nursing: how to give bad news.
Head Lecturer(s)
Marilia Assunção Rodrigues Ferreira Dourado
Assessment Methods
Assessment
Group work: 25.0%
Exam: 75.0%
Bibliography
A Barbosa, I Galriça Neto, Eds, Manual de Cuidados Paliativos, 2ª Ed. Rev. e Aum Lisboa, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa/Centro de Bioética/Núcleo de Cuidados Paliativos 2010
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PORTUGAL Ministério da Saúde–Plano Nacional de Luta Contra a Dor Lisboa:Direcção GeraldeSaúde,GrafifinaEdições,2001.ISBN972-9425-95-7.