Studying at the University of Verona

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Advanced methods of assessment, prevention and assistance to the family and to the communities - ASSESSMENT E GESTIONE DEI SINTOMI IN CURE PALLIATIVE  (2018/2019)

Teaching code

4S007234

Teacher

Sara Pilotto

Credits

1

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/06 - MEDICAL ONCOLOGY

Period

LMSIO 1° ANNO 1° Semestre dal Nov 12, 2018 al Jan 18, 2019.

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link:  Course organization

Learning outcomes

The specific advanced objectives in the field of oncology and palliative care are:
• To understand the current meaning of palliative care and its basic principles.
• To know the innovative oncological treatments (targeted therapy and immunotherapy), to recognize, quantify and recognize a potential therapeutic strategy for the peculiar toxicities deriving from them.
• Acquire knowledge about the available tools for evaluating relevant parameters in oncological patients (performance status, pain, fatigue, dyspnea, etc).
• Acquire knowledge about the patient-centered management and monitoring of these symptoms.
• Know the principles of assessment, management and monitoring of end-of-life phase.

Program

• Meaning and implications of palliative care today. Assessment scales and tools to measure toxicity and quality of life.
• Innovative therapies in oncology: focus on targeted therapy and immunotherapy (mechanism of action, peculiar toxicities and their management)
• Assessment, management and monitoring of oncological pain.
• Assessment, management and monitoring of those symptoms specific in oncological patients, as fatigue and dyspnea.
• End-of-life care.

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
European Society of Medical Oncology ESMO Book - immunotherapy and Translational Oncology 2018 Per approfondire in merito ai nuovi trattamenti
European Society of Medical Oncology Guidelines Palliative Care 2019 Per approfondire gli argomenti di terapia di supporto, dolore e fine vita
Associazione Italiana Oncologia Medica Linee Guida 2018
Angelo Raffaele Bianco, Sabino De Placido, Giampaolo Tortora e Pierfranco Conte Oncologia Clinica 2/ed (Edizione 2) McGraw-Hill Education (Italy) srl 2016 9788838639845

Examination Methods

Written exam.

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