Imaging and Radiotherapy techniques - Course B - Roma Azienda S. Camillo Forlanini

Activity type

Scienze umane e psicopedagogiche

SSD

M-PSI/01

Year

3rd year

Semester

2nd semester

CFU

2

Hours distribution

20 classroom hours

Lecturers

PAOLA CIURLUINI

Activity type

Scienze umane e psicopedagogiche

SSD

MED/02

Year

3rd year

Semester

2nd semester

CFU

2

Hours distribution

20 classroom hours

Lecturers

MARIA CONFORTI

Activity type

Attività formative affini o integrative

SSD

MED/45

Year

3rd year

Semester

2nd semester

CFU

1

Hours distribution

10 classroom hours

Lecturers

Silvia Maini

The objective of the course is to provide a general framework on the historical development of knowledge and practices of care and assistance, so that students are enabled to read and critically evaluate one or more short texts, indicated by the teacher, concerning the topics developed in the course. The elements of the history of medical ethics aim to stimulate a discussion on the clinical practice that the students will face.

At the end of the modules, students will be able to:
• understand the main psychological processes underlying human behavior, with specific focus on cognitive, emotional, and relational dynamics relevant to healthcare practice;
• recognize the nurse’s role, responsibilities, and scope of practice, collaborating effectively with equipe;
• identify and monitor vital signs, applying basic procedures and safety principles;
• understand the historical development of medical knowledge and healing practices, critically evaluating texts related to the history of medicine;
• integrate psychological, nursing, and historical-medical knowledge in patient management and in understanding the healthcare context.

Students must have basic knowledge of:
• biology, physiology, and relational dynamics;
• anatomy and physiology of the main body systems;
• hygiene, prevention, and safety in healthcare settings;
• general principles of physics and radiation protection;
• chronology and geography of the development of civilizations and global history;
• ability to read and understand complex non-scientific texts.

Module: GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

• Origins and methods of scientific psychology
• Sensation and perception
• Attention and memory
• Learning and conditioning
• Emotions and motivation
• Personality: models and assessment
• Effective patient communication
• Stress, coping, and burnout in healthcare
• Operator-patient relationship
• Therapeutic adherence and psychological factors
• Psychology of pain and illness
• Risk behaviors and prevention



Module: HISTORY OF MEDICINE
History of medicine
- general features
- antiquity and middle ages: surgery and its early history
- early modern and Enlightenment: the beginnings of rehabilitation
- 19th and 20th centuries developments
- history of the healing professions, history of hospitals and public health
Elements of bioethics and of medical philosophy




Module: NURSING SCIENCES
N/D

Module: GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

- Atkinson, R. L., & Hilgard, E. R. (2010). Introduction to psychology (14th ed.). Zanichelli.
- Badon, P., & Giusti, D. (2023). Nursing care in critical and emergency areas. CEA.
- Craven, R. F., Hirnle, C. J., & Henshaw, C. M. (2023). Fundamentals of nursing (7th ed., Italian edition edited by G. Nebuloni). Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.
- Legrenzi, P. (2012). Foundations of psychology (2nd ed.). Il Mulino.
- Porter, R. (2017). Blood and guts: A short history of medicine. Carocci.
- Instructor-provided materials.



Module: HISTORY OF MEDICINE
- Atkinson, R. L., & Hilgard, E. R. (2010). Introduction to psychology (14th ed.). Zanichelli.
- Badon, P., & Giusti, D. (2023). Nursing care in critical and emergency areas. CEA.
- Craven, R. F., Hirnle, C. J., & Henshaw, C. M. (2023). Fundamentals of nursing (7th ed., Italian edition edited by G. Nebuloni). Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.
- Legrenzi, P. (2012). Foundations of psychology (2nd ed.). Il Mulino.
- Porter, R. (2017). Blood and guts: A short history of medicine. Carocci.
- Instructor-provided materials.



Module: NURSING SCIENCES
- Atkinson, R. L., & Hilgard, E. R. (2010). Introduction to psychology (14th ed.). Zanichelli.
- Badon, P., & Giusti, D. (2023). Nursing care in critical and emergency areas. CEA.
- Craven, R. F., Hirnle, C. J., & Henshaw, C. M. (2023). Fundamentals of nursing (7th ed., Italian edition edited by G. Nebuloni). Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.
- Legrenzi, P. (2012). Foundations of psychology (2nd ed.). Il Mulino.
- Porter, R. (2017). Blood and guts: A short history of medicine. Carocci.
- Instructor-provided materials.

Module: GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
N/D
Module: HISTORY OF MEDICINE
N/D
Module: NURSING SCIENCES
N/D

Lessons will be delivered through frontal teaching, case analysis, interactive discussion, practical exercises, and simulations

Attendance is required for at least 66% of the total scheduled hours.

The assessment consists of a single written exam administered through the Exam.net platform (the tests will be uploaded on Exam.net. Each test will be graded separately and an average score will then be calculated. The minimum passing score for each written test is 18/30):
- History of Medicine – 30 multiple choice questions + 1 open ended question
- Nursing Sciences – 30 multiple choice questions + 1 open ended question
- General Psychology – 3 open ended questions

- Difference between perception and sensation
Main types of memory
- Nurse’s role and collaboration with radiologic technologists
- Vital functions and measurement methods
- Historical development of medical disciplines
- Trust relationship between doctor and patient
- Meaning of the Hippocratic oath

Module: GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

• Introduction to
  scientific psychology
  • Books: Instructor’s
    
    documentation


• Sensation, perception
  and attention
  • Books: Instructor’s
    
    documentation


• Memory and learning
  • Books: Instructor’s
    
    documentation


• Emotions, motivation
  and personality
  • Books: Instructor’s
    
    documentation


• Patient communication
  • Books: Instructor’s
    
    documentation


• Stress, coping and
  burnout
  
  
  
  
  Therapeutic adherence and care relationship
  • Books: Instructor’s
    
    documentation

• 1. Diseases throughout historyThe caregiving profession and practitioners 
  • Books: Roy Porter, Blood and Guts,  2017


• 2. Ancient and modern medicine: from humoral theory to anatomy Laboratory medicine
  • Books: Roy Porter, Blood and Guts,  2017


• 3. Pharmacological therapiesSurgery
  • Books: Roy Porter, Blood and Guts,  2017


• 4. The hospitalMedicine today: cultural and social aspects
  • Books: Roy Porter, Blood and Guts,  2017

• Introduction
  to nursing: professional profile, code of ethics and educational pathway
  Features and
  characteristics of the different operational settings in which the
  radiographer (TRM) collaborates with the nurse
  • Books: Badon
    
    P., Giusti D. (2023). Assistenza infermieristica in area critica e in
    
    emergenza. CEA.; Craven R.F., Hirnle C., Henshaw C.M. (2023). Fundamentals of
    
    Nursing. 7th ed., edited by G. Nebuloni. CEA.


• General care guidelines and general/operational criteria for therapy managementCare of patients with central and peripheral venous access devicesCare of patients with drainage systems, enteral nutrition, complex dressings, immobilisation systems and external fixators
  • Books: Badon
    
    P., Giusti D. (2023). Assistenza infermieristica in area critica e in
    
    emergenza. CEA.; Craven R.F., Hirnle C., Henshaw C.M. (2023). Fundamentals of
    
    Nursing. 7th ed., edited by G. Nebuloni. CEA.


• The emergency trolley: criteria for use, management and essential componentsMonitoring of vital functions (level of consciousness, breathing, cardiac activity, urine output, body temperature, blood pressure)Respiratory function (physiology, dynamic assessment, respiratory rate, SpO₂)Cardiac function (physiology, assessment of circulation, ECG, blood pressure)
  • Books: Badon
    
    P., Giusti D. (2023). Assistenza infermieristica in area critica e in
    
    emergenza. CEA.; Craven R.F., Hirnle C., Henshaw C.M. (2023). Fundamentals of
    
    Nursing. 7th ed., edited by G. Nebuloni. CEA.


• Electromedical equipment and related care guidelines (multi-parameter monitor, pulse oximeter, sphygmomanometer, defibrillator, infusion pumps)Practical classroom exercises: vital signs measurement, demonstration of peripheral venous cannulation, presentation of medical devices
  • Books: Badon
    
    P., Giusti D. (2023). Assistenza infermieristica in area critica e in
    
    emergenza. CEA.; Craven R.F., Hirnle C., Henshaw C.M. (2023). Fundamentals of
    
    Nursing. 7th ed., edited by G. Nebuloni. CEA.