Ateneo - UPO

Pharmacology

Gynecology and Obstetrics

Hematology

Medication Management

Hospital-to-Community Continuity of Care

Specific texts are available in the syllabi of the individual disciplines.

At the end of the integrated course, the student will be able to:

Understand the mechanisms of action, drug interactions, and toxicity profiles of the main drugs used in complex and chronic diseases.

Describe the pathophysiology and clinical features of the main hematological conditions and gynecological-obstetric disorders relevant to primary and community care.

Contextualize the dynamics related to polypharmacy, medication reconciliation, and treatment adherence in elderly and frail patients.

Recognize the organizational models of continuity of care (Family and Community Nurse - FCN/IFoC, Community Health Centers / Case di Comunità, Community Hospitals / Ospedali di Comunità, Home Healthcare Services / ADI) and the network of local health and social services.

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LECTURES, CLINICAL CASE DISCUSSIONS, SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE READING

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Written Exam: Multiple-choice questions and short-answer questions focused on basic theoretical concepts. The test consists of 48 multiple-choice questions with 4 options, of which only one is correct. A passing grade is achieved if students answer at least 60% of the proposed questions correctly.

Pharmacology

Mechanisms of action, toxicity profiles, and drug interactions in chronic diseases.

Assessment of polypharmacy, medication reconciliation, and deprescribing (Beers / STOPP-START criteria).

Clinical risk management, adverse drug reactions (ADRs), and strategies for treatment adherence and therapeutic education at home.

Hematological Disorders and Community Gynecology-Obstetrics

Pathophysiology and clinical features of anemias, myelodysplastic syndromes, hematological malignancies, and thrombocytopenias.

Onco-hematological home therapies, complication surveillance, and long-term vascular access management (PICC, Port).

Prevention, screening, and gynecological disorders in Community Women's Health Centers (Consultori); monitoring of physiological pregnancy and the postpartum period.

Organizational Models and Continuity of Care

Primary and community care facilities: Community Health Centers (Case di Comunità), Community Hospitals (Ospedali di Comunità), Special Continuity Care Units (UCA), and Integrated Home Care (ADI).

Role of the Family and Community Nurse (FCN / IFoC) and frailty assessment.

Management of protected discharge, hospital-to-community transition, and structured communication (SBAR).

Social and healthcare network integration (Multidimensional Assessment Unit - UVM, Individualized Care Plan - PAI, and social services).

Nursing Care of the Complex Patient in Primary Care

Multidimensional clinical assessment, early recognition of instability, and prioritization of interventions.

Community nursing documentation and collaboration within the multiprofessional team (GPs, specialists, social workers).

Autonomous use of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP methodology, databases, guidelines, and diagnostic-therapeutic care pathways / PDTA) and professional self-assessment.

Understand the mechanisms of action, drug interactions, and toxicity profiles of the main drugs used in complex and chronic diseases.

Describe the pathophysiology and clinical features of the main hematological conditions and gynecological-obstetric disorders relevant to primary and community care.

Contextualize the dynamics related to polypharmacy, medication reconciliation, and treatment adherence in elderly and frail patients.

Recognize the organizational models of continuity of care (Family and Community Nurse - FCN/IFoC, Community Health Centers / Case di Comunità, Community Hospitals / Ospedali di Comunità, Home Healthcare Services / ADI) and the network of local health and social services.