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Nursing Workshop On Caring For PH Patients

This nursing workshop is designed to complement the main Postgraduate Course on Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) by focusing on the practical aspects of patient care. It equips nurses with the essential skills and knowledge needed to effectively manage patients with PH.

Key Areas of Focus

This nursing course will enhance nurses’ understanding of PH, emphasizing their role in comprehensive patient care. Participants will learn about the fundamental concepts of PH, including its underlying mechanisms and how they influence patient management.

A significant focus will be on the nurse’s role within the multidisciplinary care team, particularly in the diagnosis and ongoing management of PH. This includes training in patient assessment to support accurate and timely diagnosis, as well as the identification and monitoring of at-risk patients to facilitate early detection and intervention.

The workshops will also cover the latest treatment strategies, with an emphasis on the therapeutic challenges of administering medication via various routes. Practical management of devices will be included to reinforce these skills.

Expected Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of PH, including general concepts and disease mechanisms.
• Improve their ability to identify, assess, and monitor patients at risk, contributing to timely diagnosis and intervention.
• Enhance their role within the multidisciplinary team, particularly in diagnosis and patient management.
• Master therapeutic education and the administration of PH medications across different delivery methods.
• Learn to implement personalized care plans that address the challenges of PH and its comorbidities, with a focus on improving patient quality of life.

This course is essential for nurses seeking to advance their expertise in the management of PH patient' s care from diagnosis to treatment.

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