Course: Fundamentals of selected stimulation techniques

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Course title Fundamentals of selected stimulation techniques
Course code KOS/P9VSM
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kuckir Martina, Mgr.
  • Holubová Marie, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Ehler Edvard, doc. MUDr. CSc.
Course content
Basics of neurophysiology. Effect of stimulation techniques on patient's perception in nursing care. Basics of the concept of Basal stimulation and its history. Selected topics in medicine and psychology associated with the implementation of the concept. Autobiographic medical history. Somatic stimulation. Techniques of respiratory support. Vestibular and vibration vibratory stimulation. Optical stimulation Snoezelen stimulation. Auditory and tactile haptic stimulation. Olfactory, oral and orofacial stimulation. Concepts supporting perception of patients suffering from dementia (psycho-biographical model of care, reminiscence, validation therapy, sensory therapy). Kinesthetic mobilization. Practical verification in a selected clinical workplace. Case studies - seminar.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Demonstration, Skills training
Learning outcomes
The aim of the subject is to broaden knowledge and skills in basal stimulation by new techniques and add information concerning other internationally accredited concepts and models available in the Czech Republic.
Students know how to apply techniques of individual elements of the concept of basal stimulation and orofacial stimulation. Students have fundamental knowledge of techniques to support perception and communication in patients suffering from various conditions, especially from dementia. Students are also acquainted with options of further education in these concepts.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Home assignment evaluation, Student performance assessment

Completion of compulsory 80% attendance at the practicum sessions and seminars. Completing assigned written work. Successful completion of a practical examination
Recommended literature
  • FRIEDLOVÁ, K. Skriptum pro nástavbový kurz bazální stimulace.
  • FRIEDLOVÁ, K. Skriptum pro základní kurz bazální stimulace.
  • Friedlová, Karolína. Bazální stimulace v základní ošetřovatelské péči. Praha: Grada, 2007. ISBN 978-80-247-1314-4.


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