The aging population and the increase in chronic diseases are redefining the population's health needs, requiring a rethinking of health and social care models in the direction of greater effectiveness and proximity to people's needs. As early as 1998, the World Health Organization's Health 21 document indicated the need for a paradigm shift, valuing prevention and territorial proximity. In our canton, investment has been made in strengthening home and community-based care for decades. The evolution of ambulatory care has made evident the need to develop new skills for professionals in territorial services. In response to this need, SUPSI has been offering specialized training for nurses since 2014, aimed at developing advanced skills based on validated systems approaches. These skills are fundamental for health needs assessment, care planning, and educational interventions aimed at individuals and and families, across the lifespan.

The family and community nurse (IFeC) is a professional figure capable of providing care at different levels of complexity, working in a network with other professionals and promoting an approach centered on the resources and strengths of individuals, families, and communities, rather than pathology alone. Community nursing, sits within primary health care, contributing to the development of the health system's responsibilities in promoting health and providing appropriate and sustainable interventions, both economically, socially and environmentally, for the population of a given area. These two approaches represent the cornerstones of an innovative, inclusive and sustainable vision of health services, capable not only of curing, but above all of preventing disease while preserving the well-being of communities.

During the meeting, we will have the opportunity to explore these issues through sharing local best practices, professional testimonials and useful training tools. A recently published handbook will also be presented, and we will hear first-hand accounts from colleagues who have participated in the training in past years.

To whom it is addressed

The afternoon study is aimed at those who have a desire and interest in confronting possible opportunities for implementation of the Family Nurse Specialist's work and community.

Programm

• 13.30 - 13.45 Welcome and presentation of the afternoon
  Mariano Cavolo, Sabrina Revolon
• 13.45 - 14.15 Integrated planning, challenges and opportunities
  Daniele Stival, Capoufficio anziani e cure a domicilio
• 14.15 - 14.45 Transferability of DAS Family and Community Nurse Practitioner training.
  Barbara Masotti, ricercatrice CCA SUPSI
• 14.45 - 15.30 Experiences from the territory
  - Continuità delle cure territorio - ospedale - territorio con Elisa Sberna, infermiera, direttrice sanitaria ACD Mendrisio
  - Lavorare con le famiglie con Camilla Colazzo, infermiera ProSenectute e associazione Alzheimer
  - Promozione della salute con Paola Righetti, infermiera consulente materno pediatrica
• 15.30 - 16.00 Break, refreshments provided
• 16.00- 16.30 How and why to write a family nursing textbook
  Cesarina Prandi, professoressa SUPSI, autrice del manuale "Assistenza infermieristica di famiglia e comunità", ed. CEA
• 16.30 - 16.45 Reflections and final considerations

Obiettivi

• Deepen the competency profile of the Family and Community Nurse (IFeC), in relation to the current and future needs of the population, with particular attention to the changing social and health care environment
• Explore and enhance local good practices, illustrating significant experiences already active in our Canton that highlight the contribution of IFeC in different territorial areas
• Fostering discussion between professionals and institutions to promote a shared and sustainable vision of community care
• Present training resources, including a new manual, useful to support the development and implementation of the IFeC role in different care settings

Responsible

Sabrina Revolon, docente professionista area infermieristica di famiglia e di comunità

Speakers

• Daniele Stival, capo ufficio presso Ufficio degli Anziani e delle cure a domicilio
• Barbara Masotti, ricercatrice CCA SUPSI
• Camilla Colazzo, infermiera specializzata in infermieristica di famiglia e comunità, co-responsabile Centro competenze Alzheimer e altre demenze, Pro-senectute e Associazione Alzheimer Ticino e Collaboratrice scientifica presso il Medico Cantonale
• Elisa Sberna, specializzata in infermieristica di famiglia e di comunità con MSC, direttrice sanitaria ACD Mendrisio
• Paola Righetti, infermiera pediatrica con specializzazione in infermieristica di famiglia e di comunità
• Cesarina Prandi, professoressa Teoria e prassi delle relazioni di cura SUPSI, esperta nei progetti di territorio e assistenza domiciliare

Participation

Registration online mandatory by 28 May 2025.
Participation is free of charge.