Learning objectives
The students will know, understand and apply the epidemiological methodology in the field of evaluation processes in health. In addition, they should be able to apply the acquired knowledge and understanding in epidemiologic methods in order to read and interpret scientific literature as well as in healthcare management in order to assess health systems’ features.
Prerequisites
Students must have taken the Semeiotics and Microbiology exams
Course unit content
Epidemiology for health assessments: the basics of epidemiological methodology and notions about the main health indicators and surveillance systems.
National and international health organization and bases of Italian health legislation.
Full programme
THE EPIDEMIOLOGICAL METHOD AND ELEMENTS OF DEMOGRAPHY.
Definition of epidemiology and the importance of the denominator.
Sources of epidemiological data.
Status and movement of populations
Average life, life expectancy at birth, old age index, infant mortality rate.
The main epidemiological measures of frequency and risk: proportions and rates, prevalence and incidence (cumulative and person-time)
The secondary, spurious and causal association, the criteria of causality.
Classification of observational epidemiological studies: case-report, analysis of current, cross-sectional, case-control, cohort statistics. Outline of randomized clinical trials.
Systematic reviews and meta-analysis.
HEALTH ORGANIZATION
Health systems and the organization of assistance in Italy.
The articulations of the National Health Service
Health planning in Italy.
The national prevention plan 2020-2025.
International Health and Global Health.
Bibliography
• Signorelli C. Igiene e Sanità Pubblica . SEU, Roma, 2021.
• Tarsitani G, Signorelli C, Mastroeni I. Igiene, Epidemiologia e Sanità Pubblica. 5000 Quesiti a scelta multipla (V EDIZIONE). SEU Roma, 2012
•Teaching material used during the lessons provided by the teacher.
Teaching methods
The course will be taught through frontal lectures as well as through case reports and interactive sessions that allow students to be faced with real word challenges and to understand how epidemiology and public health instruments are relevant and powerful across-the-board in health.
Assessment methods and criteria
The module is an integral part of the course "Hygiene, public health and health policies"
The course includes a single final exam (written)
The final evaluation will take place through a multiple-choice quiz conducted on ELLY, after the students are called in person, possibly divided into groups, for their identification.
The test consists of a 45-minute quiz with 31 multiple-choice questions. The test will cover all the topics covered in all modules of the course.
One point is assigned to each correct answer, and the minimum score to pass the test is 18. The test is evaluated on a scale of 0-31. A student who achieves the maximum score (31) will receive honors.
The questions are designed to assess knowledge, the ability to apply knowledge, judgment autonomy, and learning capacity.
Students with learning disabilities (DSA/BSE) must contact the University's Center for Accommodation and Inclusion in advance.
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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