Course: Introduction to Theory of Midwifery II

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Course title Introduction to Theory of Midwifery II
Course code POA/PRP11
Organizational form of instruction Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Dorazilová Radmila, Mgr. PhD.
  • Bubeníková Štěpánka, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The philosophy of midwifery as a modern scientific discipline. Terminology, classification systems, outline of methodology research in midwifery. Conceptual models of various authors and their use in midwifery. Multicultural dimension in midwifery, KM Leiningerové. Defining culture, ethnicity, society, common and different features. Culture and ethnicity in interpersonal relationships in the family. Cultural and ethnic dimensions of health, disease, and death. Rituals. Multicultural Society - implications for health / midwife services. Cultural aspects in midwifery. Multicultural society in the country. The spiritual life of human - the content, significance, fundamental religious movements and their rules to regulate the behavior of its members. Major religious rituals in relation to the woman, pregnant woman, birth, death and dying.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Methods of Written Work, Projection (static, dynamic)
  • Homework for Teaching - 14 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 16 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course builds on knowledge from the course Fundamentals of the theory of midwifery from the previous class. System-defined midwifery as a modern scientific discipline with its own philosophy, value system under examination, theoretical models, standard terminology, classification systems and methodologies.
Students completing the event will: - understand and correctly use the terminology and conceptual apparatus in Midwifery - understand the fundamentals of holistic philosophy and holistic approach in health care, women, families and communities - be able theoretical and philosophical insight into the problems of care in midwifery - be able to apply theoretical knowledge to current professional practice in midwifery and actively use them in individualized to the needs of the patient / client oriented care. - know and use the knowledge of conceptual models in Midwifery know how to properly use the terms - ethnicity, culture, spirituality, faith, religion - be able to implement the process of care in midwifery for the clients with regard to their ethnic, cultural and religious specificities
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Analysis of Activities ( Technical works), Didactic Test, Systematic Observation of Student, Seminar Work

Attendance in seminars and practicals, elaboration of seminar paper on assigned topic
Recommended literature
  • Čepický, P., Líbalová, Z. (2006). Historie vedení porodu. Moderní gynekologie a porodnictví.
  • Doležal, A. (2001). Od babictví k porodnictví. Praha: Karolinum UK.
  • Eliašová,A., Závodná, V. Dejiny pôrodnej asistencie.
  • Gordon, R. (1995). Podivuhodné dějiny lékařství. Praha: Melantrich.
  • Junas, J. (1977). Průkopnící medicíny. Praha: Avicenum.
  • Lavičková, M. a kol. (1997). Lékaři - encyklopedická edice. Praha: Encyklopedický dům.
  • Lesný, I. a kol. (1994). Slavní lékaři. Praha: Gragment.
  • MATULNÍKOVÁ, Ľ. Vývoj profesie pôrodnej asistencie a zmeny jej postavenia v historickom kontexte.
  • Nuland, S. B. (2000). Lékařství v průběhu staletí. Praha: Knižní klub.
  • Porter, R. (2001). Největší dobrodiní lidstva - historie medicíny od starověku po současnost. Praha: Knižní klub.
  • Schotz, H. (1994). Kronika medicíny. Praha: Fortuna.
  • Štembera, Z. (2004). Historie české perinatologie. Praha: Maxdorf.
  • Vránová, V. (2007). Historie babictví a současnost porodní asistence. Olomouc: VUP.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences Study plan (Version): Midwifery (2020) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer