ID:
503721
Duration (hours):
16
CFU:
2
SSD:
SCIENZE INFERMIERISTICHE GENERALI, CLINICHE E PEDIATRICHE
Year:
2025
Overview
Date/time interval
Primo Semestre (20/10/2025 - 30/01/2026)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
The course aims to promote the exploration of concepts, theories and patterns about health and disease in order to create the conditions for re-elaborating, through the lens of salutogenesis, the nursing and obstetrics functions, related to primary health care and primary and secondary prevention. Such reflection on health care, boosted by scientific evidence emerging from the most recent research, is considered to be the fundamental basis for the development of nursing/obstetrics, training, organization and implementation of project activities, the research.
Course Prerequisites
Conceptual bases, methods and techniques specific to health promotion to be applied to the nursing and midwifery context
Teaching Methods
Exercises: analysis and guided discussion of design sheets related to health promotion, primary and secondary prevention.
Analysis of useful interventions to promote health with an eye to different ideas of health, educational, relational and project-oriented styles in the promotion of healthy life habits.
Teaching Tools. Slides prepared by the teacher. Screening of film clips "Mangia che ti passa” (translated would be: “Eat and you’
Analysis of useful interventions to promote health with an eye to different ideas of health, educational, relational and project-oriented styles in the promotion of healthy life habits.
Teaching Tools. Slides prepared by the teacher. Screening of film clips "Mangia che ti passa” (translated would be: “Eat and you’
Assessment Methods
The final evaluation includes the written production of a re-elaboration which focuses on the following main arguments: - Primary healthcare in the promotion of healthy life styles; - methods and educational-relational and design strategies in the promotion of healthy lifestyles, primary and secondary prevention of chronic- degenerative diseases - Nursing and obstetrics function and contribution to health-promoting projects
Such written production will be developed starting from the reflective, analytical and critical contribution of different projects of health promotion and primary and secondary prevention.
Key points for writing the paper:
1-needs analysis - health problems 2-Design style and educational-relational models in the promotion of healthy lifestyles 3-nursing and midwifery function, development of care and contribution to the implementation of health projects
The written test evaluates the
- argumentative, methodological and scientific quality of the presentation relating to points 1-2-3-Text of the paper written in word format max 800 words, Times New Roman font, height 10.Send by mail ten days before the appeal
Such written production will be developed starting from the reflective, analytical and critical contribution of different projects of health promotion and primary and secondary prevention.
Key points for writing the paper:
1-needs analysis - health problems 2-Design style and educational-relational models in the promotion of healthy lifestyles 3-nursing and midwifery function, development of care and contribution to the implementation of health projects
The written test evaluates the
- argumentative, methodological and scientific quality of the presentation relating to points 1-2-3-Text of the paper written in word format max 800 words, Times New Roman font, height 10.Send by mail ten days before the appeal
Texts
Module 1
Bernell S, Howard SW. Use your words carefully: what is a chronic disease? Front Public Health. 2016;4:159. mandatory
Berrino F,Il cibo e la prognosi dei tumori , Epidemiol Prev 2015; 39(5-6):289-29
mandatory
Burgio E, “La prima padella dell'Antropocene”. https://wsimag.com/it/scienza (recommended viewing)
WHO, Health Promotion Glossary of terms 2021, (English version, Italian translation by DoRS Regione Piemonte and Regione Lombardia) mandatory consultation of the fundamental entries
Franceschi C, Campisi J. Chronic inflammation (inflammaging) and its potential contribution to age-associated diseases. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2014;69 Suppl 1:S4-S9. doi:10.1093/gerona/glu057required abstract
Horton R. Offline: COVID-19 is not a pandemic. Lancet. 2020 Sep 26;396(10255):874. Required editorial .
McTiernan A. Mechanisms linking physical activity with cancer. Nat Rev Cancer. 2008 Mar;8(3):205-11. (required abstract)
Panico S et al, Eating habits and cardiovascular disease: the experience of the EPIC collaboration_Italia Epidemiol Prev 2015; 39(5-6):339-344 read abstract
Reimers CD, Knapp G, Reimers AK. Does physical activity increase life expectancy? A review of the literature. J Aging Res. 2012;2012:243958. doi: 10.1155/2012/243958. Epub 2012 Jul 1. PMID: 22811911; PMCID: PMC3395188.abstract required
Sieri S et al, Eating habits and tumors: the experience of the EPIC Italia Epidemiol collaboration Prev 2015; 39 mandatory abstract
Szarc vel Szic K, Declerck K, Vidaković M, Vanden Berghe W. From inflammaging to healthy aging by dietary lifestyle choices: is epigenetics the key to personalized nutrition? Clin Epigenetics. 2015 Mar 25;7(1):33. doi: 10.1186/s13148-015-0068-2. PMID: 25861393; PMCID: PMC4389409 abstract reading
World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research. Diet, nutrition, physical activity and cancer: a global perspective. Continuous Update Project Expert Report2018. mandatory table summary evidence diet nutrition physical activity in cancer prevention
World Obesity Federation. World Obesity Atlas 2024. London free consultation
Module2
•Gallotti ML , Marie Francoise Colliere The search for care related to life experiences ,L’ infermieri 6-7-2005 mandatory
•Global Recommendations on Physical Activity for Health. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2010. PMID: 26180873. mandatory
•Huber M, Knottnerus JA, Green L, et al. How should we define health? BMJ. 2011;343(jul26 2) mandatory
•Huber M, van Vliet M, Giezenberg M, et al. Towards a 'patient-centred' operationalization of the new dynamic concept of health: a mixed methods study. BMJ Open. 2016;6(1), e01009 abstract required
•Iriarte-Roteta A, Lopez-Dicastillo O, Mujika A, Ruiz-Zaldibar C, Hernantes N, Bermejo-Martins E, Pumar-Méndez MJ. Nurses' role in health promotion and prevention: A critical interpretive synthesis. J Clin Nurs. 2020 Nov;29(21-22):3937-3949. doi: 10.1111/jocn.15441. Epub 2020 Aug 25. PMID: 32757432.abstract required
•Krahn GL, Robinson A, Murray AJ, Havercamp SM; Nisonger RRTC on Health and Function. It's time to reconsider how we define health: Perspective from disability and chronic condition. Disabil Health J. 2021 Oct;14(4):101129. mandatory abstract
•Lemma P,(2005)Promoting health in the era of globalization. A new challenge for "ancient" professions.,Milan,Unicopli. Chap.1 (paragraphs 1.1 and 1.2 1 paints the scenario of the new public health characterized by the transformations linked to the emergence of health promotion Mandatory fundamental text
Penasso, M , Suglia A (2015) Walking in groups is really good for health – Dors Italian summary of the systematic review by Hanson S, Jones A, Is there evidence that walking groups have health benefits? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med 2015; 49: 710 – 715. (abstract required)
•Puska P, Jaini P. The North Karelia Project: Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Finland Through Population-Based Lifestyle Interventions. Am J Lifestyle Med. 2020 Mar 19;14(5):495-499. required
•Reimers CD, Knapp G, Reimers AK. Does physical activity increase life expectancy? A review of the literature. J Aging Res. 2012;2012:243958. doi: 10.1155/2012/243958. Epub 2012 Jul 1. PMID: 22811911; PMCID: PMC3395188. Mandatory abstract
•World Health Organization. Preventing Chronic Diseases: A Vital Investment; 2005. ISBN 92 4 156300 1required
•The Lancet. What is health? The ability to adapt. Lancet. 2009;373(9666):781. mandatory editorial
•World Health Organization. The Ottawa charter for health promotion. 1987 mandatory
Module 3
•Bauer G, Davies JK, Pelikan J. The EUHPID Health Development Model for the classification of public health indicators. Health Promot Int. 2006 Jun;21(2):153-9. doi: 10.1093/heapro/dak002. Epub 2006 Jan 9. PMID: 16401640. Abstract required
Geary, Rebecca S et al. Ambient greenness, access to local green spaces, and subsequent mental health: a 10-year longitudinal dynamic panel study of 2·3 million adults in WalesThe Lancet Planetary Health, Volume 7, Issue 10, e809 - e818 mandatory abstract
•Lemma P, (2005) Promoting health in the era of globalization. A new challenge for "ancient" professions., Milan, Unicopli. Chap 1 paragraphs 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7
•Eriksson, M., and Lindström, B. (2008). A salutogenic interpretation of the Ottawa Charter. Health Promotion International 23(2): 190–199.
•Kickbusch I. Lifestyles and health. Sub. Sci. Med. 22, 117-124, 1986 Mandatory abstract
Module 4
Coppola L et al, 2015-2018 Regional Prevention Plan of Lombardy (Northern Italy) and sedentary prevention: a cross-sectional strategy to develop evidence-based programs Epidemiol Prev 2016; 40 (3-4):243-248. doi: 10.19191/EP16.3-4.P243.091 mandatory abstract
Eriksson, M., and Lindström, B. (2008). A salutogenic interpretation of the Ottawa Charter. Health Promotion International 23(2): 190–199.
it is also possible to refer to the summary and adaptation in Italian of the article Eriksson, M., and Lindström, B. A salutogenic interpretation of the Ottawa Charter Dors 2008 mandatory
Lemma P,(2005)Promoting health in the era of globalization.A new challenge for "ancient" professions.,Milan,UnicopliCap 3 mandatory
Suglia A.,A design model ever.Greene Dors 2016 mandatory
PROJECTS
1)Amodeo R.,De Ponti A. How to increase the knowledge of patients with ischemic heart disease on their disease? Usefulness of an educational meeting held by nurses. Nursing Assistance and Research 30.4.2014 15:12:50 Il Pensiero Scientifico Editore
2)Baldi C, Gottin M, project Walking on the paths of well-being, The campus of walking for the prevention and treatment of pathologies sensitive to physical exercise, Dors 2015
3) Berrino F et al, Dianaweb: a demonstration project to improve the prognosis in women with breast cancer through lifestyle, Epidemiol Prev 2015; 39(5-6):402-405
4)Gentile L, ASL Asti Project Sheet Physical activity: a therapeutic resource in metabolic diseases?DoRs 2014
Moretti M et al, Fighting a sedentary lifestyle: to school with the pedibus
(Epidemiol Prev 2004; 28 (6): 346-49 text used for class exercises in preparation for the exam
Bernell S, Howard SW. Use your words carefully: what is a chronic disease? Front Public Health. 2016;4:159. mandatory
Berrino F,Il cibo e la prognosi dei tumori , Epidemiol Prev 2015; 39(5-6):289-29
mandatory
Burgio E, “La prima padella dell'Antropocene”. https://wsimag.com/it/scienza (recommended viewing)
WHO, Health Promotion Glossary of terms 2021, (English version, Italian translation by DoRS Regione Piemonte and Regione Lombardia) mandatory consultation of the fundamental entries
Franceschi C, Campisi J. Chronic inflammation (inflammaging) and its potential contribution to age-associated diseases. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2014;69 Suppl 1:S4-S9. doi:10.1093/gerona/glu057required abstract
Horton R. Offline: COVID-19 is not a pandemic. Lancet. 2020 Sep 26;396(10255):874. Required editorial .
McTiernan A. Mechanisms linking physical activity with cancer. Nat Rev Cancer. 2008 Mar;8(3):205-11. (required abstract)
Panico S et al, Eating habits and cardiovascular disease: the experience of the EPIC collaboration_Italia Epidemiol Prev 2015; 39(5-6):339-344 read abstract
Reimers CD, Knapp G, Reimers AK. Does physical activity increase life expectancy? A review of the literature. J Aging Res. 2012;2012:243958. doi: 10.1155/2012/243958. Epub 2012 Jul 1. PMID: 22811911; PMCID: PMC3395188.abstract required
Sieri S et al, Eating habits and tumors: the experience of the EPIC Italia Epidemiol collaboration Prev 2015; 39 mandatory abstract
Szarc vel Szic K, Declerck K, Vidaković M, Vanden Berghe W. From inflammaging to healthy aging by dietary lifestyle choices: is epigenetics the key to personalized nutrition? Clin Epigenetics. 2015 Mar 25;7(1):33. doi: 10.1186/s13148-015-0068-2. PMID: 25861393; PMCID: PMC4389409 abstract reading
World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research. Diet, nutrition, physical activity and cancer: a global perspective. Continuous Update Project Expert Report2018. mandatory table summary evidence diet nutrition physical activity in cancer prevention
World Obesity Federation. World Obesity Atlas 2024. London free consultation
Module2
•Gallotti ML , Marie Francoise Colliere The search for care related to life experiences ,L’ infermieri 6-7-2005 mandatory
•Global Recommendations on Physical Activity for Health. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2010. PMID: 26180873. mandatory
•Huber M, Knottnerus JA, Green L, et al. How should we define health? BMJ. 2011;343(jul26 2) mandatory
•Huber M, van Vliet M, Giezenberg M, et al. Towards a 'patient-centred' operationalization of the new dynamic concept of health: a mixed methods study. BMJ Open. 2016;6(1), e01009 abstract required
•Iriarte-Roteta A, Lopez-Dicastillo O, Mujika A, Ruiz-Zaldibar C, Hernantes N, Bermejo-Martins E, Pumar-Méndez MJ. Nurses' role in health promotion and prevention: A critical interpretive synthesis. J Clin Nurs. 2020 Nov;29(21-22):3937-3949. doi: 10.1111/jocn.15441. Epub 2020 Aug 25. PMID: 32757432.abstract required
•Krahn GL, Robinson A, Murray AJ, Havercamp SM; Nisonger RRTC on Health and Function. It's time to reconsider how we define health: Perspective from disability and chronic condition. Disabil Health J. 2021 Oct;14(4):101129. mandatory abstract
•Lemma P,(2005)Promoting health in the era of globalization. A new challenge for "ancient" professions.,Milan,Unicopli. Chap.1 (paragraphs 1.1 and 1.2 1 paints the scenario of the new public health characterized by the transformations linked to the emergence of health promotion Mandatory fundamental text
Penasso, M , Suglia A (2015) Walking in groups is really good for health – Dors Italian summary of the systematic review by Hanson S, Jones A, Is there evidence that walking groups have health benefits? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med 2015; 49: 710 – 715. (abstract required)
•Puska P, Jaini P. The North Karelia Project: Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Finland Through Population-Based Lifestyle Interventions. Am J Lifestyle Med. 2020 Mar 19;14(5):495-499. required
•Reimers CD, Knapp G, Reimers AK. Does physical activity increase life expectancy? A review of the literature. J Aging Res. 2012;2012:243958. doi: 10.1155/2012/243958. Epub 2012 Jul 1. PMID: 22811911; PMCID: PMC3395188. Mandatory abstract
•World Health Organization. Preventing Chronic Diseases: A Vital Investment; 2005. ISBN 92 4 156300 1required
•The Lancet. What is health? The ability to adapt. Lancet. 2009;373(9666):781. mandatory editorial
•World Health Organization. The Ottawa charter for health promotion. 1987 mandatory
Module 3
•Bauer G, Davies JK, Pelikan J. The EUHPID Health Development Model for the classification of public health indicators. Health Promot Int. 2006 Jun;21(2):153-9. doi: 10.1093/heapro/dak002. Epub 2006 Jan 9. PMID: 16401640. Abstract required
Geary, Rebecca S et al. Ambient greenness, access to local green spaces, and subsequent mental health: a 10-year longitudinal dynamic panel study of 2·3 million adults in WalesThe Lancet Planetary Health, Volume 7, Issue 10, e809 - e818 mandatory abstract
•Lemma P, (2005) Promoting health in the era of globalization. A new challenge for "ancient" professions., Milan, Unicopli. Chap 1 paragraphs 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7
•Eriksson, M., and Lindström, B. (2008). A salutogenic interpretation of the Ottawa Charter. Health Promotion International 23(2): 190–199.
•Kickbusch I. Lifestyles and health. Sub. Sci. Med. 22, 117-124, 1986 Mandatory abstract
Module 4
Coppola L et al, 2015-2018 Regional Prevention Plan of Lombardy (Northern Italy) and sedentary prevention: a cross-sectional strategy to develop evidence-based programs Epidemiol Prev 2016; 40 (3-4):243-248. doi: 10.19191/EP16.3-4.P243.091 mandatory abstract
Eriksson, M., and Lindström, B. (2008). A salutogenic interpretation of the Ottawa Charter. Health Promotion International 23(2): 190–199.
it is also possible to refer to the summary and adaptation in Italian of the article Eriksson, M., and Lindström, B. A salutogenic interpretation of the Ottawa Charter Dors 2008 mandatory
Lemma P,(2005)Promoting health in the era of globalization.A new challenge for "ancient" professions.,Milan,UnicopliCap 3 mandatory
Suglia A.,A design model ever.Greene Dors 2016 mandatory
PROJECTS
1)Amodeo R.,De Ponti A. How to increase the knowledge of patients with ischemic heart disease on their disease? Usefulness of an educational meeting held by nurses. Nursing Assistance and Research 30.4.2014 15:12:50 Il Pensiero Scientifico Editore
2)Baldi C, Gottin M, project Walking on the paths of well-being, The campus of walking for the prevention and treatment of pathologies sensitive to physical exercise, Dors 2015
3) Berrino F et al, Dianaweb: a demonstration project to improve the prognosis in women with breast cancer through lifestyle, Epidemiol Prev 2015; 39(5-6):402-405
4)Gentile L, ASL Asti Project Sheet Physical activity: a therapeutic resource in metabolic diseases?DoRs 2014
Moretti M et al, Fighting a sedentary lifestyle: to school with the pedibus
(Epidemiol Prev 2004; 28 (6): 346-49 text used for class exercises in preparation for the exam
Contents
Module 1Theme: After the Covid 19 syndemic, rethinking health as a circular system between man and the environment. Ecosystem crisis and health care
Covid 19 pandemic as a syndemic and the role of changed living conditions on health: the lesson « Covid 19 pandemic: weakness and opportunity. Centrality of lifestyle, primary health care
Epidemiological transition, continuous increase in chronic diseases with a strong inflammatory component. Pandemic obesity and diabesity, the US case Epidemiological characterization of the population of the province of Pavia
EBP determinants of health with specific reference to nutrition & physical activity in the primary and secondary prevention of chronic degenerative diseases
Module 2 TOPIC: Ways of thinking about health. Towards a conception of positive health, as the ability to adapt and self-care
Theories and models of health compared: dualistic and post-dualistic conceptions of health
Towards a conception of positive health as a capacity and resource for life: the results of research conducted in the health sciences
Health promotion and primary care: anatomy of the constructs and modernity of Florence Nightingale, a pioneer in health promotion and primary health care
In search of projects and approaches consistent with health promotion and primary care: the example of The North Karelia Project: Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Finland Through Population-Based Lifestyle Interventions.
Module 3 THEME: From the study of pathogenic processes to the regenerative dimension of health: anatomy of the salutogenesis construct
Learning health and salutogenesis through health education: biomedical, socio-ecological, psycho-pedagogical culture compared. Their use in the face of health problems in the community.
Analysis of project sheets and implications for educational practice in the nursing-obstetric field
Module 4 THEME: Planning in the field of health promotion.
Planning health promotion interventions with the community. Directive, participatory, heuristic models.
Actions for the construction of healthy lifestyles with the community and primary and secondary prevention MCD.
Analysis of educational experiences with the community and different target groups (developmental age, adults, elderly, menopausal women) carried out in school settings, opportunistic environments, counseling centers, neighborhood committees, nursing clinics in the province of Pavia: the nursing function live and in the midst of health promotion
Invia commenti
Riquadri laterali
Cronologia
Salvate
Covid 19 pandemic as a syndemic and the role of changed living conditions on health: the lesson « Covid 19 pandemic: weakness and opportunity. Centrality of lifestyle, primary health care
Epidemiological transition, continuous increase in chronic diseases with a strong inflammatory component. Pandemic obesity and diabesity, the US case Epidemiological characterization of the population of the province of Pavia
EBP determinants of health with specific reference to nutrition & physical activity in the primary and secondary prevention of chronic degenerative diseases
Module 2 TOPIC: Ways of thinking about health. Towards a conception of positive health, as the ability to adapt and self-care
Theories and models of health compared: dualistic and post-dualistic conceptions of health
Towards a conception of positive health as a capacity and resource for life: the results of research conducted in the health sciences
Health promotion and primary care: anatomy of the constructs and modernity of Florence Nightingale, a pioneer in health promotion and primary health care
In search of projects and approaches consistent with health promotion and primary care: the example of The North Karelia Project: Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Finland Through Population-Based Lifestyle Interventions.
Module 3 THEME: From the study of pathogenic processes to the regenerative dimension of health: anatomy of the salutogenesis construct
Learning health and salutogenesis through health education: biomedical, socio-ecological, psycho-pedagogical culture compared. Their use in the face of health problems in the community.
Analysis of project sheets and implications for educational practice in the nursing-obstetric field
Module 4 THEME: Planning in the field of health promotion.
Planning health promotion interventions with the community. Directive, participatory, heuristic models.
Actions for the construction of healthy lifestyles with the community and primary and secondary prevention MCD.
Analysis of educational experiences with the community and different target groups (developmental age, adults, elderly, menopausal women) carried out in school settings, opportunistic environments, counseling centers, neighborhood committees, nursing clinics in the province of Pavia: the nursing function live and in the midst of health promotion
Invia commenti
Riquadri laterali
Cronologia
Salvate
Course Language
Italian
More information
Attending lessons is fundamental and allows for a better understanding and contextualisation of the teaching strategies and training aims of the course.
Materials for documentation and insights into health promotion
▪WHO(1986)Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
▪WHO(1998) Health Promotion Glossary, Geneva
▪WHO, (2000) Health 21: health for all in the 21st century
▪BDSP(2003)Glossaire des termes de santé publique internationaux
▪WHO, (2005) Bangok Charter for Health Promotion in a Globalized World
▪WHO, (2005) Preventing chronic diseases is a vital investment
▪WHO Health Promotion Glossary: new terms, in Health Promotion International, Vol .21 n°4 2006
Sites for documentation in health promotion
www.DoRS documentation center for health promotion
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Materials for documentation and insights into health promotion
▪WHO(1986)Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
▪WHO(1998) Health Promotion Glossary, Geneva
▪WHO, (2000) Health 21: health for all in the 21st century
▪BDSP(2003)Glossaire des termes de santé publique internationaux
▪WHO, (2005) Bangok Charter for Health Promotion in a Globalized World
▪WHO, (2005) Preventing chronic diseases is a vital investment
▪WHO Health Promotion Glossary: new terms, in Health Promotion International, Vol .21 n°4 2006
Sites for documentation in health promotion
www.DoRS documentation center for health promotion
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