Module Details

Nursing in work and public Health

MS0030

Course
Nursing in work and public Health
Code
MS0030
Academic Year
2025/2026
Curriculum Year
2025/2026
Degree Programme
NURSING
Curriculum
000 - CORSO GENERICO
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Credits
1
Lecture Hours
14
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/45 - General, Clinical and Pediatric Nursing
Course Type
Single-subject learning activity
Course Delivery
OBB - Obbligatoria
Year
1
Teaching period
Secondo Semestre
Campus
ALBA
Teaching language
Italian
Course Contents
Concept of health and disease. (WHO) Legislative references The social and health territorial scenario The activity of the nurse in the various areas of public health: multiprofessional. Lifestyle and risk behaviours The determinants of health The promotion of health Role of the Nurse in primary, secondary and tertiary prevention: application in care The educational process: collection of epidemiological data, collection of needs, planning of interventions, implementation, evaluation of process and result Concepts of health education and health education
Reference Texts
- Scalorbi, Longobucco, Trentin, Infermieristica preventiva, di famiglia e di comunità Ed McGrawHill second edition, 2022. Chapter 1 (excluding paragraph 1.4, 1.5, 1.8); Chapter 2: paragraphs 2.7, 2.8, 2.11; Chapter 3 (excluding paragraph 3.2, 3.4); Chapter 5, paragraph 5.6; Chapter 6, paragraph 6.1, 6.4, 6.8, 6.15. - Lemma Patrizia, Promuovere salute. Principi e strategie Ed Il pensiero scientifico editore, First edition 2018. Chapter 1,2 and 4 - Saiani Luisa - Brugnolli Anna, Trattato di cure infermieristiche, Ed. Sorbona, Third Edition: chap. 4 (Promotion of health, acute and chronic disease) and chap. 8 ("Education of the patient, family members and continuity of care") - Craven R., Hirnle C., Henslaw C., Principi fondamentali dell’assistenza infermieristica, CEA Editions: Chapter 9 (Health education and health promotion) -Decree 23 May 2022 , n. 77. Regulation defining models and standards for the development of territorial assistance in the National Health Service. https://www.trovanorme.salute.gov.it/norme/detailsAtto?id=87801 In-depth Overview: - Crouzet Thierry, Il gesto che salva la vita. Come il lavaggio delle mani è diventato sinonimo di cure più sicure. , Ed Il pensiero scientifico publisher, First edition 2018 - Nicoli M.A., Pellegrino V., L’empowerment nei servizi sanitari e sociali. Tra istanze sociali e necessità collettive Ed. Il pensiero scientifico editore, First edition 2011
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course the student must: - know the public health scenario. - understand the role of nurses in public health. - understand the health needs expressed by the community. - apply care processes in public health contexts and focused on the health problems of the individual and the community. - design and implement community health promotion interventions. Assess the effectiveness of interventions. - apply and promote healthy lifestyles in different social contexts. - develop independent judgement in the application of health promotion and education measures. - develop communication skills to be applied in the field of public health. Knowledge of the general principles of the nursing profession. knowledge of the ethical and ethical principles governing the nursing profession.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the general principles of the nursing profession. knowledge of the ethical and ethical principles governing the nursing profession.
Teaching Methods
Lectures will be used to acquire theoretical knowledge; simulation and presentation of cases and care situations in order to plan interventions in the field of health promotion. Search for Internet sites to verify knowledge about the Public Health scenario. Possible participation in the classroom of experienced nurses of projects in the fields of Public Health for specific aspects.
Additional Information
Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/servicesstudents-physical-or-learning-disabilities Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.
Assessment Methods
The exam consists of a written test and an oral test. Written test: multiple choice questions aimed at the verification of knowledge and understanding of the disciplines of Hygiene and Safety in the workplace (30 questions for Hygiene and 24 for Safety in the workplace for a total of 54 questions). The test is considered passed if the student responds correctly to 60% of the questions for each discipline. Passing the written test allows access to the oral test of Nursing in Public Health. Oral test: the student will have to demonstrate knowledge, ability to understand and reason applied on the content treated in Nursing in Public Health, demonstrating adequate communication skills.
Detailed Syllabus
Concept of health Analysis and discussion on: Alma Ata Statement and Primary Health Care Ottawa Charter and Health Promotion Jakarta Charter, Bangkok Charter Health 21 and health goals in Europe. Nurses in Public Health, the evolution of training in Italy in accordance with the evolution of legislation. The NHS principles and objectives of the reform, the reorganization laws. Law 77/22. The organization of primary health care according to the NHS, the district, and its functions. Territorial health care and the role of the nurse Role of nurses in health promotion and primary secondary and tertiary prevention Salutogenesis and pathogenesis, Life skills (WHO), principles of health literacy, the theory of change according to Prochanska Diclemente, the role of self-efficacy (A. Bandura), the Empowerment Understand health determinants, risk factors, and healthy lifestyles to implement health promotion interventions, primary prevention, and secondary prevention. Understand the value of vaccinations for the healthcare provider. The Ehealth and possible uses for the nurse and the citizen. Health education for the person, differences between information, training, and education. The educational project: data collection to identify training needs, educational diagnosis, educational contract, goal formulation (according to Guilbert), teaching methodologies for the delivery of educational intervention, process evaluation (e.g., feedback, teach back method), the evaluation of the achievement of the outcomes of the educational intervention.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding: - know the concept of health - know the concept of health promotion; - know primary health care - to know and understand the role of nurses in health promotion and primary, secondary and tertiary prevention - know the legislative references of the National Health System - know the organization and function of the territorial assistance - to know the healthcare contexts where the nurse provides health promotion, primary, secondary and tertiary prevention - know the principles of Health Literacy - know the role of the ehealth - to know the Salutogenesis and Pathogenesis model - to know the theory of change of Prochanska DiClemente - know and understand the individual resources of the person to help maintain the best level of health - acquire knowledge, understanding and ability to express themselves in scientific language. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: - describe health determinants and interpret their specific role in nursing care - Ability to reason in case analysis of health education projects - design an educational intervention according to the methodology presented in the classroom - link the appropriate teaching strategies to the educational objectives set - Choosing methodologies for the evaluation of educational intervention - describe the social role of the nurse in vaccinations Communication skills: - Acquisition of specific disciplinary language Ability to learn: - develop study skills - demonstrate ability and autonomy to apply knowledge to practical work - develop self-learning skills
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