GERIATRICS
cod. 1000286

Academic year 2014/15
1° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Medicina interna (MED/09)
Field
Biomedico
Type of training activity
Characterising
14 hours
of face-to-face activities
2 credits
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course unit
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Learning objectives

The course aims to provide students with the tools and theoretical concepts required for the study of the main modifications which occur during ageing to various bodily organs and systems and to set out the physiopathological bases underlying the major geriatric syndromes.
Particular attention will be given to the study of the physiopathological mechanisms underlying sarcopenia in the elderly and to the study of the syndrome of physical fragility, a clinical condition which may affect a significant percentage of elderly patients with serious effects at the functional level. Students will be provided with the tools required for a correct approach to the study of the physical functionality of elderly patients.

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

Population ageing and its impact on the social and health care system.
Epidemiology of ageing and its biological bases.
Physiology of ageing: effects on the main organs and systems.
Ageing and skeletal muscle tissue (sarcopenia): anatomic/structural modifications, causes of sarcopenia, functional aspects, extra-muscular consequences of sarcopenia. Diagnosis of sarcopenia. Clinical implications of sarcopenia. Cachexy. Evaluation of physical performance of elderly patients. 
 

Full programme

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Bibliography

Textbook: Umberto Senin, Paziente anziano Paziente geriatrico, EdiSES, Naples.

Teaching methods

Oral lessons with interactive discussion

Assessment methods and criteria

oral examination

Other information

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