- Docente: Sergio D'Addato
- Credits: 2
- SSD: MED/50
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Podiatry (cod. 8479)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the module, the student has basic knowledge of the elderly's main podiatry diseases
Course contents
Cardiovascular risk geriatric aspects
Diabetes in the elderly
The diabetic foot.
Care facilities for the elderlyHome
ElderlyCerebro-vascular diseases.
Prevention and treatment of bedsore injuries.
Arterial disease.
Venous pathology.
Aging
Multi infartual dementia
Degenerative dementia
Thyroid Gland Disorders
Tumors
Readings/Bibliography
In order to pass the exam, the information provided during the lessons is sufficient
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons and hands-on class room demonstrations
Assessment methods
Oral examination on two topics in class. A topic chosen by the candidate and one by the teacher
Teaching tools
Students will be provided with teaching material directly produced by the Teacher at the end of the lessons
Office hours
See the website of Sergio D'Addato