Master in Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children: A Multidisciplinary Pathway Model from Diagnosis to Treatment

The first-level Master on Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children is offered by the Department of Translational Medical Sciences of the University of Naples Federico II. The programme includes the pathophysiology of respiratory disorders, diagnosis, pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment, management in newborns, children and adolescents, the interpretation of diagnostic tests and personalised care plans. Sleep-disordered breathing in children, such as obstructive apnoea, requires timely diagnosis and a shared approach among specialists. The master proposes a multidisciplinary model that follows the patient from diagnosis to treatment and involves different health professionals, from paediatrics to nursing care and psychology.

The course takes place in person in Naples, with theoretical-practical lessons and clinical cases. Attendance is compulsory. The cost indicated is €1,200. The page speaks of recognised training credits, without stating their number, and does not report the duration. The language is presumed to be Italian. Theoretical-practical teaching, based also on clinical cases, makes it possible to engage with real situations, from the interpretation of diagnostic tests to the choice of treatment, pharmacological or not, and to the definition of personalised care plans. Compulsory attendance requires assessing compatibility with working hours, above all for those who work in a facility.

The aim is to develop technical and operational tools for medical and care management, diagnostic autonomy and the formulation of personalised plans. The related professions are health trainer, specialised nurse, clinical psychologist, clinical researcher and healthcare project manager. The master is designed for healthcare professionals who want to acquire diagnostic autonomy and management skills. The related professions include health trainer, specialised nurse, clinical psychologist, clinical researcher and healthcare project manager. The cost of €1,200 is low, but it is advisable to check the amount of credits recognised. Before applying it is advisable to compare this information with that published on the university's official website, which may be more up to date than the page. It is also advisable to contact the department's teaching office to clarify any doubts about attendance, lesson calendar, assessment methods and organisation of the final exam. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments. It may also be useful to ask whether information sessions or orientation days are held, in which lecturers present the course and answer candidates' questions. Finally, it is advisable to check the application deadlines and the documents to attach, because enrolment deadlines may be short and vary from one academic year to the next.