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Symptom Control

Symptom control 1: pain; breathlessness; fatigue (RTH05)


Description
In this course we are looking at pain, breathlessness and fatigue. A multi professional approach is key in how we manage these symptoms. We will explore the different types of pain and pain pathways and how poly pharmacy and non pharmacological measures help to alleviate pain. Breathlessness is a very common problem for people with life limiting illnesses. In this unit we will discover how non pharmacological measures are key in helping people manage this symptom. Fatigue is experienced by the majority of people approaching end of life. With our OT we will explore how to help with this debilitating symptom. THERE IS A REQUIRED FACE TO FACE SESSION 21.01.2025 9.30-4.00 FOR THIS COURSE HELD AT THE HOSPICE Please only sign up for the course if you able to attend the face to face session at the hospice. (There are also optional online resources available on this course). We hold this course 3 times a year

Mandatory: No Training hours: 6.5

Content
  • Face to face and evaluation
  • Face to face session 21.01.2024 9.30-4.00pm
  • Evaluation of Symptom Control 1
  • RESOURCES: Pain
  • How does your brain respond to pain? - Karen D. Davis
  • The mysterious science of pain - Joshua W. Pate
  • The fascinating science behind phantom limbs - Joshua W. Pate
  • The different types of pain (duration)
  • The different types of pain (nature)
  • Visual Analogue Scale
  • The difference between chronic and palliative pain
  • Breathlessness: Introduction
  • How your lungs work
  • Patient experience of breathlessness with Terry
  • Breathlessness: Assessment
  • How to listen for breath sounds
  • Normal breath sounds
  • Abnormal Breath Sounds
  • Managing Breathlessness: non pharmacological
  • Pursed lip breathing
  • Diaphragmatic breathing
  • Box breathing
  • Managing breathlessness: Pharmacological
  • How to use a spacer inhaler
  • How to use a metered dose inhaler
  • How to use a dry powder inhaler
  • Useful Resources for breathlessness management
  • fatigue
  • What is fatigue?
  • 'Fatigue is real'
  • How stress affects your brain - TED talk
  • What is depression? - TED talk
  • Fatigue Severity Scale - Mandatory
  • Fatigue Symptom Inventory
  • FACIT-F
  • Visual analogue scale
  • Patient experience - pacing
  • Fatigue Management advice - RTH Leaflet
Completion rules
  • You must complete the units "Face to face session 21.01.2024 9.30-4.00pm, Evaluation of Symptom Control 1"
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever
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