REHABILITATION OF MANDIBULAR AND TONGUE POSTURE IN ADULT WITH OSAS

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

General Module

Course Sheet

Course code:

LOG19C

Academic Year of enrolment:

2021

Year of supply:

2023/2024

Type of Course:

Characterising

Degree:

Course of 1st Cycle Degree in SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY

Disciplinary Sector:

Odonto-Stomalogical Diseases

Is part of:

REHABILITATION IN PATIENTS WITH OSAS REHABILITATION

Location:

CHIETI

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

D'ATTILIO Michele

Cycle:

First semester

Obligatory attendance:

Yes

Hours of classroom activity:

Individual study hours:

Prerequisites:

TO ACCESS THE EXAMINATION IT IS NECESSARY TO EXCEED THE EXAMINATION OF:
DIAGNOSIS OF RESPIRATORY DISORDERS FROM OSAS

Objectives

OSAS is a disease of multidisciplinary interest that requires coordinated diagnostic and therapeutic actions among different specialists in order to guarantee an optimal and complete intervention for people of all ages.

Contents

The subject matter is REHABILITATION OF THE MANDIBULAR AND LINGUAL POSTURE IN ADULT.
THE TOTAL NUMBER OF COURSE credits is 1.
The teacher is Prof Michele D'Attilio ASSOCIATED PROFESSOR RELATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL, ORAL AND BIOTECHNOLOGICAL SCIENCES
The division of the 25 hours for CFU (lesson, study, clinic stage) is as follows: Frontal lesson and guided exercise: 10 hours; independent study: 15 hours; TRAINING: 25 HOURS;
The course coordinator is Prof. Michele D'Attilio
Teaching is organized by preparatory modules, presented through participated lessons.

Extended Syllabus

general notions of pathophysiology • Diagnostic Iter • general notions of polysomnography • Radiological diagnostics • Endoscopic diagnosis • Treatment strategies • Positional therapy • Topographic classifications of pharyngeal obstruction • Integrated treatment planning • Mandibular advancement devices - Management of pediatric oSas

Recommended Bibliography

• Breathing disturbances in sleep. OSAS and not only by Onofrio Resta
• Dental management of patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
by Francesca Milano (Author), Antonio L. Gracco (Author), Massimiliano Di Giosia (Author)

Teaching Methods

the delivery method is the traditional one by means of lectures and exercises to learn the pathology

Evaluation methods

Verification of learning:

The exam consists of a written test (with multiple choice questions) for access to the oral examination and a subsequent interview.
Passing the written test will allow access to the oral exam. The last one will deduct the vote to pass the exam in thirtieths.

Contacts/More Information

The location of the course is the University Campus "G. D'Annunzio ", Via dei Vestini, Chieti. The lessons begin in October
The teacher receives students every Wednesday from 09.00 to 10.00 in his room located at level 1 of building A of the new pole
To contact the teacher:
Tel .: 0871 3554159 - 0871 3554123 e-mail: michele.dattilio1@unich.it

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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