Module Details

Managing the diabetic patient in the community

MS2208

Course
Managing the diabetic patient in the community
Code
MS2208
Academic Year
2026/2027
Curriculum Year
2025/2026
Degree Programme
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY SCIENCES
Curriculum
000 - CORSO GENERICO
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Credits
1
Lecture Hours
12
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/13 - Endocrinology
Course Type
Single-subject learning activity
Course Delivery
OPZ - Opzionale
Year
2
Teaching period
Primo Semestre
Campus
NOVARA
Teaching language
Italian
Course Contents
1) The PDTA of the patient with diabetes mellitus of different etiology. Comparison between different paths and implementation of local assistance for patients with diabetes.
2) The non-time dependent, endocrine-metabolic networks.
Reference Texts
Handouts and in-depth material provided by the teacher.
Learning Outcomes
Provide learners with clinical and organizational tools for creating a care plan for a patient with a chronic disease such as diabetes mellitus and obesity.
Prerequisites
Epidemiological, clinical knowledge and basic therapy notes on metabolic diseases.
Teaching Methods
Slide presentations. Case study and clinical case discussions. Group work.
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/services- students-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. Gender mainstreaming: approaches to grant equal benefits in actions and activities for women and mens and for eliminating gender inequalities.
Assessment Methods
In accordance with what is established in the integrated course of which this module is part.
Detailed Syllabus
Care Pathways (PDTA) for patients with diabetes mellitus of different etiologies. Comparison between different clinical pathways and implementation of community-based care for patients with diabetes. Non-time-dependent endocrine-metabolic networks. Obesity: anthropometric and instrumental measurements, risks, and clinical approaches.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Knowing how to build a local care path for patients with metabolic disease.
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