Publications by authors named "Michele Tortonese"

The acute crisis is often followed by boredom. Patients become impatient, restless, looking for ways to take their mind off things and entertain themselves. The occupational activity can then come to the rescue of these downtimes, offering solutions to encourage an encounter.

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On the care stage, all the actors are active. One comes to lay down their suffering, the other has a dutyto consider their pain. The caregiver must play a role in stage managing the patient from the moment he or she remains anchored in reality and in the present moment.

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The evolution of care and recent legislative reforms make the creation of a nursing master's degree possible and necessary. The nursing training and psychiatric practices studies committee (Cefi-Psy) and the association of managers and nurses in mental health (Ascism) have worked together to reflect on the desired content and structure of this new degree.

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