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Introduction to the Program
Un programa 100% online e intensivo donde abordarás las últimas técnicas y procedimientos de Enfermería para el cuidado de pacientes con patologías neurológicas, renales o respiratorias de índole crónicas”
La Organización Mundial de la Salud estima que la esperanza de vida media para un enfermo de Alzheimer oscila entre los 8 y los 10 años. Este largo periodo de tiempo puede ser complejo de afrontar para las familias que demandan continuamente de la asistencia más especializada. El personal de Enfermería en Atención Primaria es primordial en este contexto ya que, según los criterios más actualizados, sus competencias y obligaciones abarcan tanto el marco hospitalario como el comunitario. Para que estos profesionales puedan desarrollar un manejo integral de estos y otros pacientes con enfermedades crónicas, los protocolos de intervención se renuevan continuamente, suponiendo un verdadero reto el mantenerse al día sobre sus principales innovaciones.
Por eso, TECH ha conformado esta Postgraduate diploma donde el alumnado encontrará los criterios más avanzados sobre la atención a patologías crónicas. Así, los enfermeros podrán optimizar su praxis profesional con las últimas tendencias asistenciales y destacar en el plano sanitario. Para ello disponen de un completísimo temario donde se analizarán los procedimientos de Enfermería más recientes que facilitan la intervención y cuidados de personas con Demencias, Asma, Epilepsia o fallo renal. De manera específica, ahondarán en las características del Cronic Care Model y profundizarán en los rasgos que le distinguen de otros modelos de trabajo para enfermeros. La titulación también se distinguirá examinar las estrategias más innovadoras en el manejo de pacientes oncológicos y el desarrollo de cuidados paliativos.
Este programa se impartirá de manera 100% online, sin horarios ni cronogramas evaluativos continuos. Por el contrario, cada alumno tendrá la oportunidad de acceder a los contenidos de forma libre, en función de su propia disponibilidad y en cualquier momento de las 24 horas del día. Asimismo, para la asimilación de los contenidos más complejos de este itinerario académico, podrá apoyarse en métodos disruptivos y originales como el Relearning. Esta estrategia didáctica potenciará la absorción de conocimientos teóricos y el desarrollo de competencias prácticas de un modo más expedito y eficiente.
TECH te ofrece competencias avanzadas de Enfermería para que puedas integrar de manera cabal al entorno familiar y comunitario en el cuidado de pacientes crónicos”
Esta Postgraduate diploma en Nursing Care for the Chronic Patient in Primary Care contiene el programa científico más completo y actualizado del mercado. Sus características más destacadas son:
- El desarrollo de casos prácticos presentados por expertos en Enfermería de Atención Primaria
- Los contenidos gráficos, esquemáticos y eminentemente prácticos con los que está concebido recogen una información científica y práctica sobre aquellas disciplinas indispensables para el ejercicio profesional
- Los ejercicios prácticos donde realizar el proceso de autoevaluación para mejorar el aprendizaje
- Su especial hincapié en metodologías innovadoras
- Las lecciones teóricas, preguntas al experto, foros de discusión de temas controvertidos y trabajos de reflexión individual
- La disponibilidad de acceso a los contenidos desde cualquier dispositivo fijo o portátil con conexión a internet
Los cuidados a Pacientes Crónicos en Atención Primaria demandan de los profesionales de la Enfermería más capacitados y actualizados. ¡Con TECH tú puedes ser uno de ellos!”
El programa incluye en su cuadro docente a profesionales del sector que vierten en esta capacitación la experiencia de su trabajo, además de reconocidos especialistas de sociedades de referencia y universidades de prestigio.
Su contenido multimedia, elaborado con la última tecnología educativa, permitirá al profesional un aprendizaje situado y contextual, es decir, un entorno simulado que proporcionará una capacitación inmersiva programada para entrenarse ante situaciones reales.
El diseño de este programa se centra en el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas, mediante el cual el profesional deberá tratar de resolver las distintas situaciones de práctica profesional que se le planteen a lo largo del curso académico. Para ello, contará con la ayuda de un novedoso sistema de vídeo interactivo realizado por reconocidos expertos.
El Cronic Care Model y el Modelo de Cuidado Guiado son algunas de las innovadoras estrategias para el manejo de pacientes con condiciones crónicas”
Dominarás, mediante esta Postgraduate diploma, las estrategias más avanzadas que un enfermero debe conocer para llevar a cabo la valoración y atender a personas bajo cuidados paliativos”
Syllabus
Through this academic program, nurses will be able to delve into the most updated and efficient care protocols for the management of chronic neurological problems, such as Cognitive Impairment or Epilepsy. Likewise, the care and procedures with which the professionals of this discipline can approach different problems of the renal system will be analyzed. On the other hand, the Cronic Care Model and other strategies for the supervision of patients with long-term conditions will be examined in depth. Also, advanced trends and approaches to the management of psychosocial determinants of disease will be addressed. A comprehensive degree based on the most innovative and 100% online learning methodology.
To study this program you only need a device with an Internet connection and you will be able to review its contents whenever you want and from anywhere in the world”
Module 1. Chronic Illness Care. Nursing Techniques and Procedures
1.1. Psychology in Primary Care
1.1.1. Depression
1.1.2. Anxiety
1.1.3. Stress
1.1.4. Sleep Disorders
1.2. Nursing assessment and care of people with chronic cardiovascular problems
1.2.1. Heart Failure
1.2.2. High Blood Pressure Standardized nursing processes in patients with hypertension
1.2.3. Nursing procedures and techniques. ECG MAP and AMPA.INR. Ankle arm. Vascular and peripheral accesses EASI monitoring system
1.2.4. Electrical Cardioversion. Pacemaker Defibrillators
1.3. Nursing assessment and care of people with endocrinological problems
1.3.1. Diabetes Other problems. Self-management. Feeding in diabetic patients
1.3.2. Hypoglycemic treatment and insulins
1.3.3. Standardized nursing processes in patients with Diabetes
1.3.4. Examination and care of the diabetic foot
1.3.5. Retinography
1.4. Nursing assessment and care of people with chronic respiratory problems
1.4.1. Acute Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Standardized nursing processes in patients with hypertension
1.4.2. Asthma
1.4.3. Nursing Procedures: Pulse oximetry, spirometry, bronchodilator test, arterial blood gases, cooximetry, oxygen therapy and other techniques
1.4.4. Handling of inhalers, aerosol therapy
1.4.5. Respiratory Rehabilitation
1.5. Nursing assessment and care of people with chronic Neurological problems
1.5.1. Stroke
1.5.2. Epilepsy
1.5.3. Cognitive impairment dementia
1.5.4. Standardized nursing processes in patients with Dementia. Assessment of the family and social situation. Support to the main caregiver and family
1.6. Nursing assessment and care of people with renal system problems
1.6.1. Main renal and urological problems. Nursing procedures and techniques
1.6.2. Bladder catheterization: concept, indications and contraindications
1.6.3. Management of bladder catheterization in the family and community setting
1.7. Nursing assessment and care of people with problems in the musculoskeletal system
1.7.1. Main problems of the Locomotor System
1.7.2. Bandages
1.7.3. Immobilization
1.7.4. Other Techniques
1.8. Nursing assessment and care of people with Gastrointestinal problems
1.8.1. Main Digestive Problems
1.8.2. Nursing procedures and techniques in the management of ostomies
1.8.3. Digestive probes
1.8.4. Enemas and irrigations
1.8.5. Rectal touch
1.8.6. Fecaloma Removal
1.8.7. Abdominal paracentesis
1.9. Nursing assessment and care of people with oncological problems nursing procedures and techniques
1.9.1. Antineoplastic drugs: classification and side effects
1.9.2. Adjuvant drugs
1.9.3. Handling of cytostatic drugs in primary care, reservoirs and infusers
1.9.4. Emotional support to patients and relatives
1.10. Nursing assessment and care in patients with infectious disease processes
1.10.1. Hepatitis
1.10.2. Tuberculosis
1.10.3. AIDS
1.10.4. Meningitis
1.10.5. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
1.10.6. Nursing procedures and techniques: Blood Culture Urine Culture Stool Culture Prevention and Control Measures
Module 2. Complex and advanced chronicity. Fragility and social and health care model
2.1. The challenge of complex chronicity
2.1.1. Justification
2.1.2. Conceptual Principles
2.1.3. Vertical, horizontal and triple integration
2.1.4. New principles
2.2. Conceptual bases of chronicity and dependence
2.2.1. Multimorbidity as a heterogeneous and prevalent reality
2.2.2. Frailty as a cross-cutting concept in the assessment of the elderly and/or people with chronic health problems
2.2.3. People with complex health needs
2.2.4. People with advanced complexity and palliative care needs
2.3. Chronicity Care Models
2.3.1. Chronic Care Model
2.3.2. Expanded CCM
2.3.3. Innovative Care for Chronic Diseases
2.3.4. Guided Care Model
2.3.5. Kaiser Permanente. Population stratifiers
2.4. Evaluative frameworks for the redesign of health systems. From the Triple to the quintuple goal
2.4.1. Value-oriented integrated evaluation
2.4.2. Influence of chronicity on Health Systems
2.4.3. Triple goal
2.4.4. Quadruple goal
2.4.5. Quintuple goal
2.5. Socio-health model
2.5.1. Socio-demographic Context
2.5.2. Organizational Context
2.5.3. New challenges
2.5.4. Emerging visions
2.6. Nurse case manager model. The community nurse manager
2.6.1. Theoretical Framework
2.6.2. Definitions
2.6.3. Justification
2.6.4. Basic elements of case management
2.6.5. Challenges of case management
2.7. Comprehensive geriatric assessment
2.7.1. Clinical Assessment. Pluripathology
2.7.2. Assessment of the functional sphere
2.7.3. Cognitive Assessment
2.7.4. Assessment of therapeutic adherence and polymedication
2.7.5. Affective assessment
2.7.6. Social Appraisal
2.7.7. Nutritional Assessment
2.8. Geriatric Syndromes
2.8.1. Geriatric Syndromes
2.8.2. Immobility
2.8.3. Acute Confusional Syndrome
2.8.4. Falls
2.8.5. Urinary Incontinence
2.8.6. Undernourishment
2.8.7. Insomnia
2.8.8. Mild Cognitive Impairment
2.9. Nursing assessment and care of people with Palliative Care
2.9.1. Introduction to palliative care
2.9.2. Terminal Criteria
2.9.3. Complexity criteria
2.9.4. Care of patients at home
2.9.5. Subcutaneous Route
2.9.6. Palliative Care Communication
2.10. How to develop a person-centered model to address Chronicity
2.10.1. Identification of the complex chronic patient
2.10.2. Multidimensional assessment
2.10.3. Situational diagnosis
2.10.4. Shared Individualized Intervention Plan (PIIC)
2.10.5. Active and continuous monitoring plan
Module 3. Life Cycle Family approach and social determinants
3.1. Nursing assessment and care of the healthy child from 0 to 14 years of age
3.1.1. Healthy Children Programming”. Metabolic testing. Stages of Child Development
3.1.2. Developmental and growth parameters. Developmental response. Health promotion measures in the different stages: hygiene, feeding, nutrition and dentition
3.1.3. Oral hygiene and health: caries prevention
3.1.4. Prevention of Infant Accidents Detection of Abuse
3.2. Adolescent and family care
3.2.1. Promotion of adolescent health from the biological, psychological and social aspects, both individually and as a group and in the community
3.2.2. Detection of possible difficulties in sexual development
3.2.3. Eating disorders and body image, antisocial behaviors, violence and abuse, alcohol and tobacco consumption, drug addictions. Non-Substance Addictions Gender Identity
3.2.4. Effective family coping with risk situations (pregnancy, drug addiction, violence)
3.3. Nursing Care of Women
3.3.1. Health promotion in the different stages of the life cycle. Climacteric
3.3.2. Sexual, reproductive and gender health: sex education. Reproduction Contraceptive methods. Voluntary Termination of Pregnancy
3.3.3. Nursing assessment and care of the pregnant woman: physiological changes. Maternal education
3.3.4. Nursing assessment and care of the pregnant woman: physiological changes. Maternal Education. Common Problems During Pregnancy
3.3.5. Nursing assessment and care of the pregnant woman: physiological and psychological changes. Natural lactation
3.4. Nursing assessment and care in the elderly patient
3.4.1. Main changes in the aging process: physiological, psychological and social changes
3.4.2. Prevention of Accidents. Dietary Habits. Guidance for self-care
3.4.3. Main problems
3.4.4. Assessment of the family and social situation
3.5. Attention to families: the family, structure, dynamics, types and family life cycle
3.5.1. Concept and strategy of family intervention
3.5.2. Programs for health promotion and prevention of family problems
3.5.3. The family as a Health Manager
3.5.4. Family assessment instruments: genogram, specific questionnaires (family APGAR, social support, stressful life events)
3.6. Instruments for family approach
3.6.1. Family Counselling
3.6.2. Interventions with families in crisis situations: bereavement, members with addictive behaviors, mental illness, end of life, arrival of new members, couple relationships, etc
3.6.3. Housing as a space of coexistence and health conditioning factor
3.6.4. Detection of intrafamilial violence and intervention
3.6.5. Positive Parenting
3.7. Nursing assessment and care for people with disabilities and special needs
3.7.1. Care for people with special needs
3.7.2. Care for people with mental health problems
3.7.3. Mobility
3.7.4. Postural care
3.8. Nursing assessment and care of culturally diverse, transcultural persons
3.8.1. The migratory phenomenon
3.8.2. Family Care
3.8.3. Community Care
3.8.4. Transculturality
3.9. Care for building healthy families
3.9.1. Age-appropriate eating habits
3.9.2. Age-appropriate physical activity
3.9.3. Adolescent support
3.9.4. Open and respectful communication
3.10. Care to build resilient families (education for an emotionally secure lifestyle)
3.10.1. Assessment of risk and protective factors
3.10.2. Emotional and psychological support
3.10.3. Promotion of coping skills
3.10.4. Promotion of effective communication
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Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Care for the Chronic Patient in Primary Care
The care of chronic patients in primary care is a vitally important issue in public health. Nursing care plays a fundamental role in the management of these pathologies, since nurses are the patient's first contact with the health system and are the ones who provide the necessary follow-up and education for proper care. It is for this reason that TECH's Academic Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Care for the Chronic Patient in Primary Care is of utmost relevance. This specialized training provides Nursing professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to face the challenges involved in caring for these patients. The program focuses on the acquisition of competencies that allow nurses to carry out a complete assessment of chronic patients, identify their needs and adapt care plans according to each particular case. In addition, topics such as comprehensive care, prevention of complications, patient and family education, and medication management are covered in depth.
Study from anywhere in the world at TECH
At TECH there are no rigid schedules or travel complications, students can study from anywhere in the world just needing a stable internet connection. At TECH we are ranked by Forbes as the best digital university in the world, thanks to the ten thousand academic degrees we have available in two different languages. The Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Care for the Chronic Patient in Primary Care is essential for highly trained professionals in the care of chronic patients. Its comprehensive approach to the management of these pathologies and its emphasis on prevention and health promotion make this program a fundamental tool to improve the quality of life of patients and contribute to the health system in general.