Course - Pain and Fatigue - KLH3207
KLH3207 - Pain and Fatigue
About
New from the academic year 2023/2024
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 4 hours |
Course content
Students will acquire basic knowledge of the principles of knowledge-based medicine and practice in pain and fatigue. They will acquire a theoretical knowledge of these fields and the course will focus on ethics, mapping, examination, diagnostics, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation as well as clinical issues related to this. The teaching is to some extent problem-based and the focus is consistently on issues relevant to clinical practice. Basic pain physiology as well as psychological, functional and social factors associated with various courses of pain and states of fatigue are emphasized. Students gain knowledge on communication and coping strategies where there are long-term symptoms and major life changes associated with complex symptom disorders. The course will provide insight into organizational matters as well as in-depth knowledge of interaction across professions.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
After completing the course, the candidate should:
- have a broad overview of pathophysiological conditions and other mechanisms that affect pain and maintain pain and fatigue conditions over time
- have a thorough understanding of principles of knowledge-based practice in pain and fatigue
- have in-depth knowledge of the organization of health services for patients with pain and fatigue
Skills:
After completing the course, the candidate should be able to:
- explain basic pain physiology in non-malignant diseases
- describe various non-malignant disease states relevant to pain
- explain psychological, functional and social factors associated with various pain and fatigue
- explain the use of survey / diagnostic tools, observation and evaluation of patients with various pain and fatigue conditions
- explain treatment and follow-up for various pain conditions and long-term fatigue
- explain the assumptions and rules for good communication with patients and relatives, and the importance of interdisciplinary interaction for patients with complex problems
- describe principles for coping-oriented measures and other treatment of various complex symptoms
General competence:
After completing the course, the candidate can:
- explain basic understanding of principles of knowledge-based practice in pain and fatigue
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and group work. All lectures will be given during a few weeks.
Compulsory assignments
- Written assignment
Further on evaluation
Compulsory activity: Group work with written assignment.
Compulsory written assignment can be submitted as a group assignment in agreement with the course coordinator.
For re-sit exams the off campus exam must be done again. The compulsory activity is approved for 4 semesters.
In case of delayed exam, re-sit exam or few registered candidates, the assessment form could be subject to change.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Clinical Health Science (MKLIHEL)
Clinical Nursing (MKLISP)
Pharmacy (MFARMASI)
Required previous knowledge
The course is primarily intended for students admitted to the master's programme in Clinical Health Science (ntnu.no/studier/mklihel). Other students may be accepted after an individual evaluation.
Course materials
Course materials will be announced two weeks ahead of the course start
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLH3203 | 3.7 | AUTUMN 2023 | |
| KLH3205 | 3.7 | AUTUMN 2023 | |
| MDV6019 | 3.7 | AUTUMN 2023 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Health Science
- Medicine
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2023-12-19Submission
2023-12-19
15:00
INSPERA
19:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
UTS
Home examination
100/100
Release
2024-06-03Submission
2024-06-03
09:00
INSPERA
13:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"