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MASTER’S PROGRAM IN FAMILY AND COMMUNITY NURSING: TOWARD HEALTHCARE BEYOND THE HOSPITAL

September 29, 2025 Federica Sorrentino

The First-Level Master’s Program in Family and Community Nursing and Integrated Care for Public Health, part of the Healthcare Master’s offer from the Department of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Parma, provides a training pathway dedicated to healthcare professionals who wish to work in modern care settings. The program is designed to respond to emerging needs in the areas of chronic diseases, disabilities, and community support.

This Master’s aims to train nurses with clinical and organizational skills in community-based work, fostering collaboration with general practitioners and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and personalized interventions. Core topics include needs assessment across different life stages, health promotion, health education, home care, disabilities, family planning, outcome monitoring, and the integration of healthcare and social services.

Interactive teaching, workshops, seminars, and project work form the core of the program. A practical internship in affiliated hospital, community, or residential facilities is also included, allowing participants to apply the skills acquired. Lessons will be delivered online in synchronous mode, two days per week on alternating weeks, making it easier for working professionals to balance study and employment.

The Master’s Program will begin in March 2026 and will run for 13 months. A total of 60 places are available. Applications will close on January 30, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

MENTAL HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS: A PRIORITY THAT STARTS WITH EDUCATION

May 20, 2025 Federica Sorrentino

In recent years, the issue of mental health among healthcare professionals has become increasingly central to the debate on the sustainability of healthcare systems. The daily challenges they face — from long shifts to emergency management, from emotional strain to clinical responsibility — make healthcare workers particularly vulnerable to stress, burnout, anxiety, and mood disorders.

The mental health of healthcare professionals is not only an individual right, but also a key factor in the quality and safety of care. International studies confirm that the psychological well-being of staff is positively correlated with listening skills, empathy, error management, and patient satisfaction. Promoting mental health, therefore, means investing in the resilience of healthcare teams, reducing absenteeism, improving staff retention, and fostering fairer, more sustainable work environments.

In this context, the Healthcare Master’s Programs at the University of Parma promote an integrated vision of mental health within the healthcare sector — not only as an educational topic, but as a cross-disciplinary skill and a core part of organizational culture. Through theoretical modules, experiential workshops, supervision, and group work, these programs aim to train self-aware professionals who can care for others without neglecting themselves, in the pursuit of both personal and professional sustainability.

Addressing the mental health of healthcare personnel is no longer optional — it is a strategic priority. For this reason, it is essential to continue investing in ongoing education, organizational support, and a culture that values the human dimension of healthcare professionals, even before their professional role.

The Healthcare Master’s Programs at the University of Parma champion this vision, contributing to the development of a new generation of healthcare workers who are stronger, more self-aware, and more attentive to their own well-being and that of their colleagues.