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Introduction to Integrative Medicine - GAF290

Title:	Introduction to Integrative Medicine
Guaranteed by:	Department of Social and Clinical Pharmacy (16-16220)
Faculty:	Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové
Actual:	from 2024
Semester:	summer
Points:	0
E-Credits:	2
Examination process:	summer s.:written
Hours per week, examination:	summer s.:0/14, C+Ex [HS]
Capacity:	unknown / unlimited (unknown)
Min. number of students:	5
4EU+:	no
Virtual mobility / capacity:	no
Key competences:
State of the course:	taught
Language:	English
Teaching methods:	full-time
Level:
Note:	deregister from the credit exam date if a requisite was not fulfilled course can be enrolled in outside the study plan enabled for web enrollment

Guarantor:	doc. PharmDr. Jitka Pokladníková, Ph.D.
Pre-requisite :	GAF304

Examination dates SS schedule

Annotation -

Introduction to Integrative Medicine embraces knowledge from subjects of Basics of health care, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Clinical pharmacy, Pharmacoinformatics, Health Care Psychology and Communication skills for pharmacists. The subject of Introduction of Integrative Medicine expands knowledge of biopsychosocial model of health and disease and teaches how to implement biopsychosocial approach to health and disease in clinical practice while delivering integrative pharmaceutical care.

Last update: Pokladníková Jitka, doc. PharmDr., Ph.D. (17.02.2025)

Literature

Obligatory:

Kayne, Steven B.. Complementary therapies for pharmacists. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2002, 425 s. ISBN 0-853-69430-3.

Recommended:

Ernst, Edzard (ed.). The desktop guide to complementary and alternative medicine : evidence-based approach. Edinburg: Mosby-Year Book, Inc., 2001, 444 s. ISBN 0-7234-3207-4.

Pokladnikova J, Selke-Krulichova I.. The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by the General Population in the Czech Republic: A Follow-Up Study.. In Complement Med Res. . 25 (2018): 159-166.

Eardley, S., Bishop, F.L., Prescott, P., Cardini, F., Brinkhaus, B., Santos-Rey, K., et al. . A Systematic Literature Review of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Prevalence in EU.. In Forsch Komplementmed. 19 (2012): 18-28.

Frass M, Strassl RP, Friehs H, Müllner M, Kundi M, Kaye AD. . Use and acceptance of complementary and alternative medicine among the general population and medical personnel: a systematic review.. In Ochsner J.. 12 (2012): 45-56.

Last update: Pokladníková Jitka, doc. PharmDr., Ph.D. (17.02.2025)

Teaching methods -

Seminars. Courses are interactive with emphasis on self-reflection, individual and team work.

Last update: Pokladníková Jitka, doc. PharmDr., Ph.D. (17.02.2025)

Requirements to the exam -

Written test.

Last update: Pokladníková Jitka, doc. PharmDr., Ph.D. (17.02.2025)

Syllabus -

Integrative medicine – definition, classification, current state of practice, pharmacist role
Integrative medicine – evidence-based medicine
Integrative medicine – effectiveness
Integrative medicine – safety
Integrative medicine – biologically-based methods
Integrative medicine – body-based methods
Integrative medicine – mind-body methods
Integrative medicine – energy-based methods
Integrative medicine – whole medical system
Integrative medicine – safety of dietary supplements
Integrative medicine in clinical practice
Integrative pharmaceutical care

Last update: Pokladníková Jitka, doc. PharmDr., Ph.D. (17.02.2025)

Learning outcomes -

The subject Introduction to Integrative Medicine builds on the knowledge from the subjects Basics of Health Care, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Clinical Pharmacy, Professional Information about Medicines, Healthcare Psychology, and Communication skills for Pharmacists. It deepens the understanding of the biopsychosocial model of health and illness and its application in the practice of pharmacists within the implementation of integrative pharmaceutical care. The teaching is conducted in an interactive and experiential manner, with an emphasis on self-reflection, individual, and team work.

Learning Outcomes: Based on the acquired knowledge and skills, students will be able to:

Ø Define integrative medicine and its classification.

Ø Explain the principles of evidence-based medicine in the context of integrative medicine.

Ø List examples of methods based on biology, body, psyche, energy, and traditional healing systems used in integrative medicine.

Ø Define the role of the pharmacist in integrative medicine.

Ø Describe the attitudes of patients and pharmacists towards integrative medicine.

Ø Assess studies evaluating the effectiveness and safety of integrative medicine methods.

Ø Describe the legislative framework and standards for providing integrative medicine.

Ø Justify the importance of integrative medicine in modern healthcare.

Ø Justify the need for integrative pharmaceutical care.

Last update: Pokladníková Jitka, doc. PharmDr., Ph.D. (11.03.2025)