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.
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Teaching code

4S007284

Credits

1

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE

Period

1 SEMESTRE PROFESSIONI SANITARIE dal Oct 1, 2024 al Dec 20, 2024.

Courses Single

Not Authorized

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Program

Demographics and Epidemiology of Aging. Geriatrics as medicine of complexity. Multidimensional Geriatric Assessment. Biology of Aging. Changes in body composition with aging: Sarcopenia. Undernutrition in the elderly. Overnutrition in the elderly. Geriatric syndromes. Falls in the elderly. Syncope. Cognitive impairment and delirium. Immobilization syndrome.

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Didactic methods

Face-to-face lessons

Learning assessment procedures

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

Evaluation criteria

Learning assessment of basic skills in order to implement an optimal approach to the health and rehabilitation needs of the elderly; understanding of the structural and pathophysiological alterations that occur with aging, the main geriatric syndromes and the peculiar modalities of presentation and course of the typical pathologies of the elderly.

Exam language

Italiano