Ateneo - UPO

The chronicity in obstetrics: Psychosocial aspects of patients with chronic conditions. Models of care for obstetric-gynecological patients. The Midwife-led continuity model of care, an obstetric-led approach to low-risk pregnancies, caseload model. Patient management and care pathways for vulnerable populations in the community. Chronic gynecological conditions: endometriosis, adenomyosis, vulvodynia and pelvic pain, vulvo-vaginal atrophy in menopause, genital lichen sclerosus, and urinary incontinence. Management of patients with chronic conditions. Prevention and health education programs in obstetric-gynecological settings. Sexual and emotional education programs in schools

Ginecologia e Ostetricia Voll. 1/4 5/ed.
SEU Società Editrice Universo
di Pescetto Giuseppe; De Cecco Giuseppe; Pecorari Domenico; Ragni Nicola
Manuale operativo del consultorio familiare-Luigi Castelli, Patrizio Pintus

At the end of the course, the student will be able to: develop advanced skills necessary for the nursing/obstetric management of the needs of individual citizens and communities. They will be able to manage, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate preventive, comprehensive, continuous, timely, and high-quality care strategies in response to real or potential health problems that may arise in common life contexts

The student will be required to demonstrate a solid understanding of the key clinical and healthcare-related concepts related to the conditions covered in the course

Frontal lessons with the use of MS PowerPoint presentations and individual assignments

The exam will consist of a written test. The written test will consist of 24 questions multiple-choice (for a total of 24 points)

Health and Health Determinants
Chronic Gynecological Diseases in Italy
Chronic Conditions in Obstetric-Gynecological Context (endometriosis, vulvodynia, adenomyosis, genital lichen sclerosus, vulvo-vaginal atrophy, urinary incontinence, and pelvic pain)
Psychological and Social Aspects of Chronic Patients
Gender Approach to Health
The network of community health services (family planning centers, DM77, and PNRR).
The Community Midwife: Care and Preventive Aspects.
Role of the midwife in foreign communities, schools, and families.
The role of Family Planning Centers in chronicity.
The role of therapeutic education in chronicity.
Health education techniques (counseling, life skills education, peer education, health literacy)
Citizen and family advocacy
Models of obstetric-gynecological care and management
Prevention programs: breast cancer, cervical cancer, HPV vaccination campaign, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, women's health program, support for parenting skills, Nurturing care, Parents Plus Prevention Program

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
-Conduct an analysis of the health needs of the studied community.
-Identify and select appropriate preventive interventions in the field of obstetric needs.
-Implement obstetric skills focused on prevention and control of health issues in both hospital and community settings.
-Contribute to health promotion through health education, prevention, and early diagnosis.
-Apply empowerment and social empowerment interventions.
-Promote and participate in research activities related to prevention