ID:
510667
Durata (ore):
36
CFU:
6
SSD:
PSICOLOGIA CLINICA
Stato approvazione:
Bozza
Anno:
2024
Dati Generali
Periodo di attività
Secondo Semestre (12/02/2025 - 31/05/2025)
Syllabus
Obiettivi Formativi
This course aims at developing knowledge and understanding in several key areas of Health Psychology:
a)Advanced comprehension of theoretical models and the interpretation of experimental data with reference to Health Psychology
b) Profound understanding of the methods and research techniques employed within the field of Health Psychology
c) Ethical and deontological awareness necessary for conducting research procedures in the area of Health Psychology responsibly.
Furthermore, the course aims to cultivate the ability to apply this knowledge and understanding effectively by:
a) enhancing proficiency in executing and assessing applications within experimental contexts in the area of Health Psychology
b) advancing students’ competences in executing and evaluating applications within clinical environments in the area of Health Psychology
c) promoting critical thinking, analytical prowess, and the synthesis of ideas in the area of Health Psychology
d) using ethical principles in practical applications and research endeavors in Health Psychology
a)Advanced comprehension of theoretical models and the interpretation of experimental data with reference to Health Psychology
b) Profound understanding of the methods and research techniques employed within the field of Health Psychology
c) Ethical and deontological awareness necessary for conducting research procedures in the area of Health Psychology responsibly.
Furthermore, the course aims to cultivate the ability to apply this knowledge and understanding effectively by:
a) enhancing proficiency in executing and assessing applications within experimental contexts in the area of Health Psychology
b) advancing students’ competences in executing and evaluating applications within clinical environments in the area of Health Psychology
c) promoting critical thinking, analytical prowess, and the synthesis of ideas in the area of Health Psychology
d) using ethical principles in practical applications and research endeavors in Health Psychology
Prerequisiti
This course in Health Psychology welcomes all psychology students, and no specific prerequisites are required to attend. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the field, ensuring that all students can engage effectively with the material regardless of their prior knowledge or background.
Metodi didattici
This course will adopt a variety of learning methods, by blending traditional lectures with experiential learning activities and incorporating group discussions, case-based analyses, and practical exercises.
In particular, the course adopts the following strategies:
1) Foundations through Lectures: providing foundational knowledge and theoretical frameworks through lectures.
2) Emphasis on Active Participation:encouraging active participation to enhance comprehension and critical thinking.
3) Real-Life Application:using group discussions and case studies to analyze real-life medical scenarios; applying psychological principles to complex healthcare situations.
4) Communication Skills Development: engaging in practical exercises to develop essential communication skills; focusing on effective patient interaction and empathy.
5) Simulation and Role-Playing: simulating real medical practice scenarios to understand the role of psychology in healthcare.
6) Dynamic and Supportive Learning Environment: creating a supportive atmosphere that equips students with practical skills.
7) Fostering a comprehensive understanding of Health Psychology's relevance in healthcare.
By employing these didactic strategies, the course aims to provide an engaging and interactive learning experience for students, preparing them to apply health psychological principles effectively in medical settings and contribute to improved patient care and well-being.
In particular, the course adopts the following strategies:
1) Foundations through Lectures: providing foundational knowledge and theoretical frameworks through lectures.
2) Emphasis on Active Participation:encouraging active participation to enhance comprehension and critical thinking.
3) Real-Life Application:using group discussions and case studies to analyze real-life medical scenarios; applying psychological principles to complex healthcare situations.
4) Communication Skills Development: engaging in practical exercises to develop essential communication skills; focusing on effective patient interaction and empathy.
5) Simulation and Role-Playing: simulating real medical practice scenarios to understand the role of psychology in healthcare.
6) Dynamic and Supportive Learning Environment: creating a supportive atmosphere that equips students with practical skills.
7) Fostering a comprehensive understanding of Health Psychology's relevance in healthcare.
By employing these didactic strategies, the course aims to provide an engaging and interactive learning experience for students, preparing them to apply health psychological principles effectively in medical settings and contribute to improved patient care and well-being.
Verifica Apprendimento
The assessment for this course will encompass a combination of written exams, including multiple-choice questions, and one open-ended question that presents a reflective scenario.
The multiple-choice questions will assess students' understanding of foundational knowledge, theories, and concepts covered throughout the course. This format allows for efficient evaluation of factual knowledge and comprehension of key principles in Health Psychology.
Additionally, the open-ended question will present a real-life scenario related to medical practice, requiring students to apply their knowledge and critical thinking skills to analyze the situation and propose thoughtful and evidence-based responses. This reflective scenario aims to assess students' ability to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications and demonstrate their capacity for empathetic and patient-centered decision-making.
By employing this assessment method, students' comprehension, analytical skills, and ability to apply Health Psychology concepts to real-world situations will be thoroughly evaluated, providing a comprehensive assessment of their learning outcomes.
The multiple-choice questions will assess students' understanding of foundational knowledge, theories, and concepts covered throughout the course. This format allows for efficient evaluation of factual knowledge and comprehension of key principles in Health Psychology.
Additionally, the open-ended question will present a real-life scenario related to medical practice, requiring students to apply their knowledge and critical thinking skills to analyze the situation and propose thoughtful and evidence-based responses. This reflective scenario aims to assess students' ability to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications and demonstrate their capacity for empathetic and patient-centered decision-making.
By employing this assessment method, students' comprehension, analytical skills, and ability to apply Health Psychology concepts to real-world situations will be thoroughly evaluated, providing a comprehensive assessment of their learning outcomes.
Testi
Throughout the course, students will have access to a comprehensive set of study materials, including course slides and selected research articles. The course slides provide a structured overview of the topics covered in each session, offering key concepts, theories, and practical examples. These slides serve as a valuable reference for students to reinforce their understanding and review the material outside the classroom in preparation to the final exam. Additionally, selected research articles from reputable journals will be made available to students. These articles are carefully curated to supplement the course content and provide in-depth insights into specific areas of Health Psychology applied to medical settings. By engaging with these research articles, students will gain exposure to current advancements and empirical evidence in the field. This combination of course slides and research articles ensures that students have access to well-rounded and up-to-date study materials, fostering a deeper understanding of Health Psychology concepts and promoting evidence-based learning.
Contenuti
The course is organized into 6 thematic modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Medical Psychology
• Overview of medical psychology and its scope in healthcare settings.
• The biopsychosocial model of health and its relevance in understanding patient care.
Module 2: Psychological Aspects of Chronic Illness
• Coping mechanisms and adjustment to chronic diseases.
• Psychological interventions for improving quality of life in chronic illness management.
Module 3: Psychological Impact on Medical Treatment
• Adherence to medical treatments and psychological barriers to compliance.
• Patient Beliefs and Treatment Expectations
• The role of placebo effects and the patient-practitioner relationship in medical practice.
Module 4: Patient-Provider Communication
• Effective communication skills for healthcare professionals.
• The importance of empathy and compassion and shared decision making in patient-centered care.
Module 5: Psychological Interventions in Medical Settings
• Integrating psychological principles in healthcare interventions.
• Evidence-based practices for promoting positive health outcomes (Psychoeducation in Healthcare; Graphic Medicine and Patient Narratives)
Module 6: Ethical Considerations in Medical Psychology and Values in Medicine
• Ethics and Values in Medical Practice
• Values and Shared Decision Making
• Cultural Competence in Medicine
• Integrating Spiritual and Existential Values
• Confidentiality, informed consent, and patient autonomy.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Understand the Psychological Determinants of Health and Illness:
• Explain the influence of psychological factors on health behaviors and lifestyle choices.
• Analyze the bidirectional relationship between mental and physical health.
2. Explore Coping Strategies and Psychological Interventions:
• Evaluate coping mechanisms used by individuals with chronic illnesses.
• Critically assess the effectiveness of psychological interventions in improving the quality of life for patients with chronic conditions.
3. Demonstrate Effective Patient-Provider Communication:
• Employ active listening and empathy to establish a therapeutic alliance with patients.
• Apply communication skills to promote patient-centered care and shared decision making.
4. Analyze Psychological Impact on Medical Treatment:
• Evaluate adherence to medical treatments and identify psychological barriers to compliance.
• Examine the role of placebo effects and the patient-practitioner relationship in medical practice.
5. Explore Sustainable Health Behavior Change:
• Assess behavioral economics principles for promoting positive health behaviors.
• Propose evidence-based strategies for designing sustainable health promotion programs.
6. Understand Ethical Considerations in Medical Psychology:
• Identify ethical challenges in medical psychology research and practice.
• Discuss the importance of confidentiality, informed consent, and patient autonomy in healthcare settings.
7. Apply Psychological Principles in Medical Practice:
• Demonstrate the application of psychological knowledge to patient care and treatment planning.
• Design and implement patient-centered interventions to enhance healthcare outcomes.
8. Evaluate Medical Psychology Research and Practice:
• Critically analyze research studies in medical psychology and their implications for patient care.
• Assess the role of psychology in addressing health disparities and promoting equitable healthcare access.
9. Communicate Effectively in Healthcare Settings:
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with patients, colleagues, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Present research findings and psychological insights in a clear and professional manner.
10. Integrate Interdisciplinary Perspectives:
• Appreciate the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare settings.
• Engage in discussions and teamwork to bridge the gap between psychology and medicine.
Overall, this course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the vital role of health psychology in medical settings. By achieving these learning outcomes, students will be prepared to apply psychological principles to promote patient well-being, effective healthcare delivery, and sustainable health behavior change. They will also gain valuable insights into the ethical considerations and challenges involved in medical psychology research and practice.
Module 1: Introduction to Medical Psychology
• Overview of medical psychology and its scope in healthcare settings.
• The biopsychosocial model of health and its relevance in understanding patient care.
Module 2: Psychological Aspects of Chronic Illness
• Coping mechanisms and adjustment to chronic diseases.
• Psychological interventions for improving quality of life in chronic illness management.
Module 3: Psychological Impact on Medical Treatment
• Adherence to medical treatments and psychological barriers to compliance.
• Patient Beliefs and Treatment Expectations
• The role of placebo effects and the patient-practitioner relationship in medical practice.
Module 4: Patient-Provider Communication
• Effective communication skills for healthcare professionals.
• The importance of empathy and compassion and shared decision making in patient-centered care.
Module 5: Psychological Interventions in Medical Settings
• Integrating psychological principles in healthcare interventions.
• Evidence-based practices for promoting positive health outcomes (Psychoeducation in Healthcare; Graphic Medicine and Patient Narratives)
Module 6: Ethical Considerations in Medical Psychology and Values in Medicine
• Ethics and Values in Medical Practice
• Values and Shared Decision Making
• Cultural Competence in Medicine
• Integrating Spiritual and Existential Values
• Confidentiality, informed consent, and patient autonomy.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Understand the Psychological Determinants of Health and Illness:
• Explain the influence of psychological factors on health behaviors and lifestyle choices.
• Analyze the bidirectional relationship between mental and physical health.
2. Explore Coping Strategies and Psychological Interventions:
• Evaluate coping mechanisms used by individuals with chronic illnesses.
• Critically assess the effectiveness of psychological interventions in improving the quality of life for patients with chronic conditions.
3. Demonstrate Effective Patient-Provider Communication:
• Employ active listening and empathy to establish a therapeutic alliance with patients.
• Apply communication skills to promote patient-centered care and shared decision making.
4. Analyze Psychological Impact on Medical Treatment:
• Evaluate adherence to medical treatments and identify psychological barriers to compliance.
• Examine the role of placebo effects and the patient-practitioner relationship in medical practice.
5. Explore Sustainable Health Behavior Change:
• Assess behavioral economics principles for promoting positive health behaviors.
• Propose evidence-based strategies for designing sustainable health promotion programs.
6. Understand Ethical Considerations in Medical Psychology:
• Identify ethical challenges in medical psychology research and practice.
• Discuss the importance of confidentiality, informed consent, and patient autonomy in healthcare settings.
7. Apply Psychological Principles in Medical Practice:
• Demonstrate the application of psychological knowledge to patient care and treatment planning.
• Design and implement patient-centered interventions to enhance healthcare outcomes.
8. Evaluate Medical Psychology Research and Practice:
• Critically analyze research studies in medical psychology and their implications for patient care.
• Assess the role of psychology in addressing health disparities and promoting equitable healthcare access.
9. Communicate Effectively in Healthcare Settings:
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with patients, colleagues, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Present research findings and psychological insights in a clear and professional manner.
10. Integrate Interdisciplinary Perspectives:
• Appreciate the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare settings.
• Engage in discussions and teamwork to bridge the gap between psychology and medicine.
Overall, this course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the vital role of health psychology in medical settings. By achieving these learning outcomes, students will be prepared to apply psychological principles to promote patient well-being, effective healthcare delivery, and sustainable health behavior change. They will also gain valuable insights into the ethical considerations and challenges involved in medical psychology research and practice.
Lingua Insegnamento
INGLESE
Altre informazioni
Prof. Serena Barello is available to meet students by appointment.
Interested students can write to serena.barello@unipv.it, setting "HealtPSY appointment" as the subject of the e-mail.
Interested students can write to serena.barello@unipv.it, setting "HealtPSY appointment" as the subject of the e-mail.
Corsi
Corsi
PSYCHOLOGY, NEUROSCIENCE AND HUMAN SCIENCES
Laurea Magistrale
2 anni
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