LEARNING OUTCOMES

Acquire the fundamental notions of human physiology and the main modifications of organs and apparatus that develop with senescence; Is able to recognize such alterations in clinical practice, to set appropriate therapeutic treatment when necessary; Know how to properly interpret the investigations necessary to make a proper diagnosis; Know how to direct the patient to the referral specialist. Know the main organs and apparatus. Understanding the demographic and epidemiological aspects of geriatrics, physiological aging and major geriatric syndromes.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course of Geriatrics for the Degree in Podiatry aims to provide essential elements for geriatric integrated and comprehensive health activity among the various professionals. The aging of the population, a crucial element of today's society, requires an increase in the competent services that passes through adequate and achieved information. To take care of elderly patients, special knowledge and skills must be acquired: knowledge of the biology of aging, of the mechanisms of aging "the body of an elderly person works differently than that of a young person", of the most common diseases and problems of the elderly. Essential elements for approaching the elderly useful to all specialist figures such as podiatry who pay their attention to the most common foot disorders

TEACHING METHODS

lectures and training in the ward

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The course of geriatrics for podiatrists will provide students with information about the following areas: demographic change with social and health consequences; the aging of the organs ; the geriatric patient and its peculiarities; the meaning of the great geriatric syndromes; pain management and its evaluation; fragility syndromein  femur fracture and orthogeriatrics and osteometabolic pathologies; rehabilitation after trauma ; cognitive impairment and impact on treatments. Multidimensional evaluation (CGA)

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Bowker L, Price J, Smith S. Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine

Oxford university press, 2012