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.

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.

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A/B
MED/25 ,MED/45 ,M-PSI/01 ,SPS/07
Final exam
7
E
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activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A/B
MED/25 ,MED/45 ,M-PSI/01 ,SPS/07
Final exam
7
E
-

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Teaching code

4S000109

Teacher

Elena Zoico

Credits

1

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE

Period

2 SEMESTRE PROFESSIONI SANITARIE dal Jan 10, 2022 al Sep 30, 2022.

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

Learning outcomes

Develop the fundamental nursing skills for the assessment, monitoring and clinical surveillance of
signs and symptoms in geriatric patients. Different operational settings will be considered (hospital, residential structures for the elderly and the territory) to provide validated tools for a correct clinical evaluation and a subsequent adequate planning of the care of the elderly patient.
Given the high prevalence of malnutrition and physical disability in the elderly patient, as well as of cognitive problems, the course will explore their principal diagnostic aspects, the use of appropriate detection tools, in order to offer more appropriate care for the individual patient.

Program

Autonomy and physical performance assessment:
· Assessment of the degree of autonomy
· Assessment of physical performance
· Screening for Sarcopenia diagnosis
Nutritional assessment
· Nutritional screening
· The evaluation of the nutritional status
Assessment of cognitive decline:
· Cognitive impairment, memory loss: screening and diagnostics
· Delirium and dementia
Hydration status of the elderly patient.

Bibliography

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Examination Methods

Multiple choice written test

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