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.

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
7
B
MED/45 ,MED/47 ,M-PSI/06 ,SPS/09
8
B
BIO/14 ,MED/18 ,MED/40 ,MED/41 ,MED/45
30
B
MED/45
Final exam
7
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
7
B
MED/45 ,MED/47 ,M-PSI/06 ,SPS/09
8
B
BIO/14 ,MED/18 ,MED/40 ,MED/41 ,MED/45
30
B
MED/45
Final exam
7
E
-

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.




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Teaching code

4S007234

Credits

1

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE

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

Assessment and management of nutritional status, disability and cognitive status in the elderly
Educational objectives
To develop nursing skills in the field of assessment, monitoring and clinical surveillance of signs and symptoms in geriatric patients. All clinical settings (Hospital, Nursing home, In-house) will be considered.
Because of the high prevalence of malnutrition and physical disability as well as of cognitive decline in the elderly, their diagnosis and treatment will be taken into consideration

Program

Performance assessment:
• Disability
• Physical performance
• Sarcopenia screening and diagnosis

Nutritional assessment
• Nutritional screening
• Nutritional status evaluation

Cognitive decline Assessment:
• Cognitive impairment, memory loss: screening and diagnosis
• Delirium evaluation

Bibliography

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Examination Methods

Multiple choice quiz

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE