Studying at the University of Verona
Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.
Study Plan
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.
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2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023
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Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Advanced methods of assessment, prevention and assistance to the family and to the communities - ASSESSMENT E GESTIONE DEI SINTOMI IN CURE PALLIATIVE (2021/2022)
Teaching code
4S007234
Teacher
Credits
1
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/06 - MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
Period
Lm Sio VR 1A 1S (Coorte 2021) dal Nov 15, 2021 al Mar 31, 2022.
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.
• Multidisciplinary management of cancer patients: focus on tailored nutrition, exercise and psychological support.
Bibliography
Examination Methods
Written exam.
