Integrative Symptom Management in Extensive End-of-Life Care

NURS 8613NEF

Course Guide

INTEGRATIVE SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT IN EELC

NURS 8613NEF

Course Guide

INTEGRATIVE SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT IN EELC

Course Start Date

Spr 2026

Course Level

Postgraduate

Length in Terms

1 term

Credits

3

Language

English

Fees ($) (including lab fees)

Future Terms

Quota and Schedule

Course Start Date	Course Level	Length in Terms	Credits	Language	Fees ($) (including lab fees)	Future Terms
Spr 2026	Postgraduate	1 term	3	English	Details

Course Coordinator:

Dr Natalie Lee Po Man, BSN, MSc (Nursing), DHSc (Nursing) (PolyU); PRCC (Intensive Care Nursing) (IANS); RN (General), FRSPH

Aims

This course aims to:

develop students' understanding of the importance and principles of symptom management in the context of extensive end-of-life care for different age groups; and
equip students with the knowledge necessary for symptom management in end-of-life care for patients of different age groups.

Contents

Importance and principles of integrative symptom management in extensive end-of-life care for different age groups
Prevalence of symptoms in advanced diseases on different age groups
Client-centred plan of care: prioritisation and goals of care
Causes, pathophysiology, assessments and interventions of common symptoms
Complementary and alternative therapies, such as traditional Chinese medicine, aromatherapy, music and art therapy on symptom management
Interdisciplinary team approach in integrative symptom management on different age groups
Special considerations in community setting and pediatric patients

Contact hours

39 hours

Learning support

Lectures, tutorials and seminars

Assessment

Continuous assessment includes a group presentation. Examination includes a written examination

Electronic submission of assignments is allowed

Online requirement

Access to OLE

Equipment and software

A computer with a word-processing software, preferably Microsoft Word, installed.

Set book(s)

To be included in the course materials