Module Details

Nursing in work and public Health

MS0030

Course
Nursing in work and public Health
Code
MS0030
Academic Year
2026/2027
Curriculum Year
2026/2027
Degree Programme
NURSING
Curriculum
000 - CORSO GENERICO
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Credits
1
Lecture Hours
12
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MEDS-24/C - Nursing and Midwifery Sciences
Course Type
Single-subject learning activity
Course Delivery
OBB - Obbligatoria
Year
1
Teaching period
Secondo Semestre
Campus
NOVARA
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 seconda edizione, 2022. Capitolo 1 (ad esclusione del paragrafo 1.4, 1.5, 1.8);
Capitolo 2: paragrafi 2.7, 2.8, 2.11; Capitolo 3 (ad esclusione paragrafo 3.2, 3.4); Capitolo 5
paragrafo 5.6; Capitolo 6 paragrafo 6.1, 6.4, 6.8, 6.15.

Lemma Patrizia, Promuovere salute. Principi e strategie, Ed Il pensiero scientifico editore,
Prima edizione 2018. Capitolo 1,2 e 4 il testo è reperibile anche in formato digitale nella
sezione Libri BVS Le raccolte del Pensiero Nursing e cura;

Saiani Luisa – Brugnolli Anna, Trattato di Cure Infermieristiche, Ed. Sorbona, Terza
Edizione: cap. 4 (Promozione della salute, malattia acuta e cronica) e cap. 8 (“Educazione
del paziente, dei famigliari e continuità assistenziale”)

Decreto 23 maggio 2022 , n. 77. Regolamento recante la definizione di modelli e standard
per lo sviluppo dell’assistenza territoriale nel Servizio sanitario nazionale.
https://www.trovanorme.salute.gov.it/norme/dettaglioAtto?id=87801
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 with multiple-choice questions designed to assess knowledge and understanding of the subjects comprising the Integrated Course on Health and Safety Promotion.
The exam comprises 30 questions on Hygiene and Public Health, 24 questions on Workplace Safety, and 12 questions on Public Health and Workplace Nursing, for a total of 68 questions. The exam is considered passed if the student answers 60% of the questions correctly for each subject.
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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