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.

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

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
8
B
MED/09 ,MED/13 ,MED/26 ,MED/34 ,MED/45
6
B/C
MED/18 ,MED/33 ,MED/41 ,MED/45
8
B
MED/06 ,MED/09 ,MED/10 ,MED/11 ,MED/17 ,MED/45
activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
8
B
MED/09 ,MED/13 ,MED/26 ,MED/34 ,MED/45
6
B/C
MED/18 ,MED/33 ,MED/41 ,MED/45
8
B
MED/06 ,MED/09 ,MED/10 ,MED/11 ,MED/17 ,MED/45

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

4S000109

Credits

1

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/45 - NURSING

Period

2 SEMESTRE PROFESSIONI SANITARIE dal Jan 9, 2023 al Sep 30, 2023.

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

Program

- philosophy and principles of palliative care, law no. 38
- difference between to cure and to care
- Identification of the palliative patient
- meaning of quality of life, Calman´s gap
- recognize and treat the main symptoms of palliative care: total pain and pain, dyspnoea, asthenia, gastrointestinal disorders (xerostomia, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, intestinal occlusion), itch, terminal symptoms (near-death agitation, rattle, marbling, central fever)
- family members / caregivers: recognizing their needs, family centered care, family conference, bereavement management
- some ethical aspects: palliative sedation, nutrition / hydration, therapeutic persistence and advanced treatment directive
- Educational approach for the patient with chronic liver cirrhosis: altered biochemical values, main symptoms (ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, portal hypertension), main complications (variceal bleeding, acute mental confusion or hepatic encephalopathy coma, weight gain with anuria)

Bibliography

Visualizza la bibliografia con Leganto, strumento che il Sistema Bibliotecario mette a disposizione per recuperare i testi in programma d'esame in modo semplice e innovativo.

Didactic methods

- working in groups
- clinical cases
- questions during the lessons to repeat
- media (video, mentimeter app)

Learning assessment procedures

BLOCK A

Prof. A. Gajofatto 10 multiple choice questions

Dr. A. Piazza 10 multiple choice questions

BLOCK B

Prof. C. Fava 10 multiple choice questions

Dr. E. Giaier multiple choice and short answer open questions

BLOCK C

Dr. C. Wenter 10 multiple choice questions

Dr. S. Lintner 10 multiple choice questions

Dr. E. Aurich multiple choice and short answer open questions

The student may enroll for one block, two blocks or all three (A-B-C).

To pass the block, all Modules must be positive (partial block is not retained) .

The positive block is maintained until the 5th Appeal.

The student may register for the negative/unsuccessful block up to the 5th Appeal. After the 5th appeal all the partial evaluations are cleared.

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

Evaluation criteria

Final outcome: total sum of the outcomes of the 5 Modules of the medical disciplines divided by 5 + outcomes of the Modules of the nursing disciplines, all divided by two. Final assessment corresponding to the weighting of 50%

Exam language

Tedesco per infermieristica clinica in medicina e cure palliative