B9425 - Lavoro a turni e notturno e benessere psicofisico

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:

• Explain the psychological and occupational effects of shift and night work on healthcare professionals;

• Identify and describe core strategies for managing sleep in the context of healthcare work;

• Evaluate the role of sleep quality in supporting the well-being of patients and caregivers.

Course contents

• Organisation of shift and night work in healthcare settings

• Psychophysiological impacts of shift work on healthcare professionals

• Evidence-based strategies for the regulation of sleep and wakefulness

• The significance of sleep quality in promoting the well-being of patients and caregivers

• Assessment tools and methodologies for monitoring the activity-rest cycle

Readings/Bibliography

Ficca G & Fabbri M. (2019) Psicologia del Sonno. Maggioli Editore

Teaching methods

Lectures complemented by supervised practical sessions

Assessment methods

Written exam (multiple-choice quiz)

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students) [file:///C:/Users/paola.taddei/Desktop/estate%202024/CdL%20FISIO%20COORDINATORE/20.6.25%20e%20segg%20MAILguideweb/(https:/site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students)] as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives

Teaching tools

Slides, videos, and tools for assessing the activity-rest cycle.

Office hours

See the website of Monica Martoni