| Code |
A005390 |
| CFU |
2 |
| Teacher |
Virginia Boccardi |
| Teachers |
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| Hours |
- 24 ore - Virginia Boccardi
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| Learning activities |
Base |
| Area |
Primo soccorso |
| Academic discipline |
MED/09 |
| Type of study-unit |
Obbligatorio (Required) |
| Language of instruction |
Italian |
| Contents |
Demography of Aging. Principles of Aging Biology and Physiology. Older Patient and Geriatric Patient. Major Geriatric Syndromes. Recurrent Clinical Issues in Geriatric Medicine. Care Aspects in the Older Persons. |
| Reference texts |
- Paziente anziano. Paziente geriatrico. Medicina della complessità. Fondamenti di Gerontologia e Geriatria. Senin Umberto, Polidori Maria Cristina, Cherubini Antonio, Mecocci Patrizia, 4^ Edizione EdiSes Napoli (Italia), 2020- Paziente anziano. Paziente geriatrico. Medicina della complessità. Fondamenti di Gerontologia e Geriatria. Senin Umberto, Polidori Maria Cristina, Cherubini Antonio, Mecocci Patrizia, 4^ Edizione EdiSes Napoli (Italia), 2020 |
| Educational objectives |
The course aims to introduce students to the following concepts: • Principles and methodology of multidimensional assessment. • Professional tools necessary to adequately manage older patients in various healthcare settings. • The importance of understanding the unique aspects of older patients, the complexity of approaching and managing frail patients, geriatric syndromes, and common geriatric diseases. • The need for a multidisciplinary approach for effective management. In light of this knowledge, students will be able to: • Identify and report elements suggesting clinical and care complexity. • Implement strategies to reduce the risk of adverse events within personalized care plans. |
| Prerequisites |
Basic knowledge of internal medicine pathophysiology |
| Teaching methods |
Interactive classroom lectures. |
| Other information |
The schedule of educational activities will be published on the website. I am available to meet students for any needs by appointment. |
| Learning verification modality |
The exam will aim to assess the student's ability to understand the structure and organization of the geriatric field, both within the hospital and in the community context. Additionally, the knowledge of specific tasks and activities will be evaluated. The student will need to demonstrate the capability to thoroughly discuss the most common and frequent geriatric syndromes, as well as the skill in interpreting and comprehending management planning in the geriatric context |
| Extended program |
• Demography and epidemiology of aging • Biology and physiology of aging • Older patient and geriatric patient • Chronic diseases, comorbidity, and disability; concept of healthspan and diseasespan •Multidimensional geriatric assessment and care network for frail geriatric individuals • Geriatric syndromes •Polypharmacotherapy, pharmacological review, and the concept of deprescribing in the elderly • Delirium • Depression • Cognitive decline • Nutritional issues in the older population • Fluids and electrolytes • Management of older diabetic patients and oldest diabetic patients • Functional decline, immobility, and immobilization syndrome • Urinary incontinence • End-of-life care |
| Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile |
Quality education |
