Program Overview

Introduction to the Master's Program

The Master's Program in Comprehensive Care for Chronicity, Complexity, and Fragility is a unique, interdisciplinary program designed to address the growing need for specialized care in managing chronic conditions. This program is tailored for healthcare professionals, including nurses, doctors, and social workers, who are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Program Overview

• Duration: 52 weeks
• Credits: 60 ECTS
• Type: Master's Program
• Language: Spanish
• Dates: November 3, 2025, to October 30, 2026
• Modality: Semipresential
• Location: IL3 - Universitat de Barcelona, C/ Ciutat de Granada, 131 - 08018 Barcelona
• Price: €4,100 (including administrative fees of the University of Barcelona)

Program Objectives

• Learn to work proactively to better manage the health of chronic patients.
• Understand how to approach complex situations (acute or subacute) at any level of care.
• Familiarize yourself with tools that facilitate the interconnection of all care devices to achieve effective and efficient actions.
• Extend the application of patient care to their affective environment and caregivers.

Target Audience

• Nurses
• Doctors
• Social workers
• Other healthcare professionals related to the field of chronicity

Professional Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, graduates can pursue various career paths, including:

• Case management for patients with chronic, complex, and fragile conditions
• Specialization in home care
• Consulting in public health and healthcare policies
• Professional roles in primary and specialized care centers
• Education and training in healthcare
• Research in healthcare and chronicity

Faculty

The program is directed by experienced professionals in the field, including:

• Sra. Antonia Martínez, Nurse and Master in Leadership and Management in Nursing Services
• Dra. Mercè Prat Martínez, Nurse and Specialist in Geriatrics, with a Master's in Community Health and a Ph.D. in Education

Curriculum

The program covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Concept of Chronicity, Complexity, and Integrated Care
• Skills of Teams in Person-Centered Care
• Situational Diagnosis of the Chronic Patient
• Fragility and Its Relationship with Complexity
• Management of the Disease Based on the Patient's Life Moment and Family
• Ethical Aspects and Shared Decisions
• Quality and Safety of the Patient
• Workshops, including diagnostic situational, prioritization of problems, and intervention planning

Competencies

Upon completion of the program, students will acquire competencies such as:

• Expressing themselves fluently and coherently
• Promoting and respecting the right to participation, information, autonomy, and informed consent
• Integrating into interdisciplinary teams
• Establishing empathetic and assertive relationships
• Detecting risk situations
• Realizing a comprehensive geriatric assessment
• Prioritizing and acting organizationally in changing situations

Discounts

The program offers various discounts for different collectives, including alumni, members of professional associations, and employees of collaborating companies. The discounts can range from 5% to 10% of the program's fee.

Conclusion

The Master's Program in Comprehensive Care for Chronicity, Complexity, and Fragility at the IL3-UB is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary program designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals with chronic conditions. With its unique blend of theoretical and practical training, this program is an excellent choice for those seeking to advance their careers in healthcare and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.