MEDICINA PREVENTIVA

Module SCIENZE MEDICHE APPLICATE ALLA MEDICINA PREVENTIVA

(ACCORDING TO THE 5 DUBLIN DESCRIPTORS)

1. Knowledge and understanding – The student must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

- the main risk factors for disease and the levels and types of prevention;

- the fundamentals of preventive medicine and the organization of the National Health System;

- the strategies and techniques of health promotion and health education aimed at individuals and the community;

- the principles of prevention applied to the concepts of chronicity, disability, and rehabilitation;

- the role of the occupational therapist in prevention and health promotion programs.

2. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding – The student must be able to:

- apply theoretical knowledge to prevention, rehabilitation, and health promotion contexts;

- use tools and methodologies for identifying and managing risk factors;

- contribute to the design and implementation of preventive and rehabilitative interventions;

- integrate the principles of preventive medicine into the practice of occupational therapy;

- collaborate with the multi-professional team in managing treatment pathways.

3. Independent judgment – ​​The student must demonstrate the ability to:

- critically evaluate the health needs of individuals and the community;

- analyze clinical and organizational situations from a preventive and rehabilitative perspective;

- identify intervention priorities based on risk factors and disability conditions;

- develop decision-making skills consistent with the biopsychosocial model;

- reflect on the ethical and professional impact of their operational choices.

4. Communication skills – The student must be able to:

- use appropriate technical and scientific language in the preventive and rehabilitative fields;

- communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals;

- convey information related to health promotion and prevention;

- actively participate in the work of the multidisciplinary team, enhancing the role of the occupational therapist;

- adapt communication to the characteristics of the patient being treated.

5. Learning skills – The student must demonstrate:

- independent learning and review of disciplinary content;

- development of ongoing professional development skills in preventive medicine and rehabilitation;

- critical use of scientific texts, guidelines, and institutional documents;

- integration of new knowledge into professional practice.

Frontal interactive lessons, supported by slides, videos, and tutorials

Any seminar

Preventive medicine and the National Health System. Levels and methodologies of prevention

Risk factors: definition, methods, and identification techniques. The role of healthcare professional operators

Prevention, chronicity, and disability. Rehabilitation and reintegration. Planning tools and preventive and rehabilitative assistance

Clinical risk, adverse event, and "sentinel" event: definition, prevention, and management. Guidelines and appropriateness of care

Contribution of teaching to the objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development - GOAL 3: Health and Wellbeing (ensure health and well-being for all and for all ages)

- Target 3.4 By 2030, reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases by one third through prevention and treatment and promote health and well-being

- Target 3.d Strengthen the capacity of all countries, especially developing countries, to prevent, reduce, and manage national and global health risks

- Method: frontal lesson + any additional didactic material

R. L. Braddom. Medicina Fisica & Riabilitazione. Italian Edition by M. Laineri Milazzo and C. Bertolini. Antonio Delfino Editor (latest edition) (consultation book)

Oral exam. Elements to be evaluated: relevance of the answers, quality of their contents, ability to connect with other topics within the program, ability to report examples, quality of technical language, and overall expressive ability.

To guarantee equal opportunities and in compliance with current laws, students can request a meeting in order to plan any compensatory and/or dispensatory measure, according to the educational goals and specific needs. In this case, it is advisable to contact the CInAP (Centre for Active and Participated Integration - Services for Disabilities and/or SLD) professor of the Department where the Degree Course is included.

How many levels of prevention are there, what are their objectives and methodologies?

How are the guidelines for the prevention and management of clinical risk established?

What is the meaning of the bio-psycho-social model and what are its main applications?