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Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 14 hours
  • Course by University of Colorado System
  • Offered by

About

Palliative care provides important support for people living with serious or life-limiting illnesses and their family caregivers. In this course, you will learn to use symptom assessment tools to better understand which symptoms are present and which are most distressing. In subsequent weeks you will learn about some of the most common and distressing symptoms such as anorexia (loss of appetite), dyspnea (shortness of breath), fatigue (weakness), delirium(confusion) and constipation and nausea/vomiting. For each of these symptoms, you will learn about the underlying cause and potential ways to support people and their families to manage the symptoms with simple practical and non-medical approaches as well as a review of medications as appropriate. In addition, you will learn to help people with their emotional response to symptoms and loss of function. You will be able to immediately use these insights, skills, and tools in your work with people living with serious illness. In other courses, you will learn communication skills, whole person assessment, how to ease physical pain and explore ways to ease psycho-social-spiritual distress.

Modules

Introduction

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    • 3 Readings
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  • An Overview of Non-Pain Symptoms

3 Readings

  • About Us: Palliative Care Specialization Team at CU Anschutz
  • Easing Physical Symptoms Information
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Routine Symptom Assessment

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • Routine Symptom Assessment

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  • Routine Symptom Assessment

Challenges in Symptom Screening and Assessment

    • 1 Videos
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  • Challenges in Symptom Screening and Assessment

Anorexia and Cachexia

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Anorexia and Cachexia
  • Anorexia Uncovered
  • Anorexia and Cachexia: Chronic Illness and Dementia

2 Readings

  • Anorexia and Cachexia
  • Anorexia and Cachexia: Chronic Illness and Dementia

Let's Talk About it. Addressing Concerns of Patients and Family About Anorexia

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  • Addressing Concerns About Anorexia

Screening for Anorexia and Weight Loss

    • 1 Videos
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  • Screening for Anorexia and Weight Loss

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  • Screening for Anorexia and Weight Loss

What to do? Helping People Eat More

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • What to do? Helping People Eat More

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  • What to do? Helping People Eat More

What Else Could Be The Problem?

    • 1 Videos
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  • What Else Could Be The Problem?

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  • What Else Could Be The Problem?

A Pill That Makes You Eat and Gain Weight

    • 1 Videos
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  • A Pill That Makes You Eat and Gain Weight

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  • A Pill That Makes You Eat and Gain Weight?

Introduction to Common Symptoms and Anorexia Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Introduction to Common Symptoms and Anorexia Assessment

Introduction To Dyspnea

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • Dyspnea: You Take My Breath Away

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  • Dyspnea: You Take My Breath Away

What Does It Feel Like?

    • 1 Videos
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  • How It Feels Like To Be Short of Breath?

Managing Dyspnea

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • Managing Dyspnea

1 Readings

  • Managing Dyspnea

Lifestyle Changes

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Living With Shortness of Breath

1 Readings

  • Living With Shortness of Breath

A Conversation Between Martha, Rhonda, and Elizabeth

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • Dyspnea Assessment

1 Videos

  • A Conversation Between Martha, Elizabeth, and Rhonda

1 Readings

  • Martha Sturdivant Case Story and Case Study: Background

Introduction to Fatigue

    • 1 Videos
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  • Introduction To Fatigue, Weakness, and Asthenia

We All Need To Speak The Same Language About Fatigue

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • We All Need To Speak The Same Language About Fatigue

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  • We All Need To Speak The Same Language About Fatigue

Why Am I So Fatigue?

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Why Am I So Fatigued?

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  • Why Am I So Fatigued?

Polypharmacy

    • 1 Videos
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  • Polypharmacy

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  • Polypharmacy

Low Energy

    • 1 Videos
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  • Low Energy

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  • Low Energy

How Bad Is Your Fatigue?

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • How Bad Is Your Fatigue?

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  • How Bad Is Your Fatigue?

What Can We Do?

    • 1 Videos
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  • What Can We Do?

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  • What Can We Do?

Medications for Fatigue

    • 1 Videos
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  • Medications For Fatigue

1 Readings

  • Medications for Fatigue

Weakness and Fatigue Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Weakness and Fatigue Assessment

Cognitive Impairment Introduction

    • 1 Videos
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  • Introduction to Cognitive Impairment

Types of Cognitive Impairment

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  • Types of Cognitive Impairment

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  • Types of Cognitive Impairment

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  • Types of Cognitive Impairment

Normal Aging

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  • Normal Aging

Delirium

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Delirium

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  • Delirium

Near Death Awareness

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Near Death Awareness

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  • Near Death Awareness

Caregiver Burden

    • 1 Videos
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  • Caregiver Burden

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  • Caregiver Burden

Key Points

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Final Take Away About Confusion

Cognitive Impairment Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Confusion Assessment

Nausea, Constipation, and Vomiting Introduction

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Nausea, Vomiting, and Constipation - Part 1
  • Nausea, Vomiting, and Constipation - Part 2

What Makes People Vomit?

    • 1 Videos
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  • What Makes People Vomit?

Treatments for Nausea and Vomiting

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Treatments for Nausea and Vomiting

1 Readings

  • Nausea and Vomiting

Constipation

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Constipation

1 Readings

  • Constipation

Nausea, Vomiting, and Constipation Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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  • Nausea, Vomiting, and Constipation Assessment

Auto Summary

Discover the essential role of palliative care in "Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore." This foundational course, offered by Coursera in the Health & Fitness domain, is designed for those seeking to support individuals with serious or life-limiting illnesses and their caregivers. Under the expert guidance of your instructor, you will master the use of symptom assessment tools and delve into the management of common distressing symptoms such as anorexia, dyspnea, fatigue, delirium, constipation, and nausea/vomiting. Throughout the course, you will explore practical, non-medical approaches and appropriate medications to alleviate these symptoms. Additionally, you will learn techniques to support the emotional wellbeing of patients coping with symptom-related distress and loss of function. The skills and knowledge gained can be immediately applied in real-world settings, enhancing your ability to provide compassionate care. With a focus on practical application, this 840-minute course is perfect for healthcare professionals and caregivers aiming to improve the quality of life for those living with serious illnesses. Enroll with the Starter subscription to begin your journey in palliative care and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Regina Fink
Instructors

Regina Fink

Maurice Scott
Instructors

Maurice Scott

Kelly Arora
Instructors

Kelly Arora

Amos Bailey
Instructors

Amos Bailey

Nancy Robertson
Instructors

Nancy Robertson