The course is intended to analyze the sociological study of cultural phenomena in order to provide sociological knowledge to critically and consciously analyze the planning of health and care policies.
Course Prerequisites
None
Teaching Methods
Lectures and student contributions
Assessment Methods
Written exam: 18 questions with 1 correct answer
Texts
M.Bucchi, F.Neresini (a cura), Sociologia della salute, Carocci,2005
Giarelli G, Venneri E., Sociologia della salute e della medicina, F.Angeli,2009
M. Tognetti Bordogna, Nuovi Scenari di Salute, F.Angeli, 2017
Contents
0 The basic analytical tools of Sociology
1. The concept of culture and health culture 1.1 Constituent elements of a culture 1.2 The health culture
2. Health and culture 2.1 The organizing and normative function 2.2 The relationship between healthcare workers and patients 2.3 Health culture and professional culture
3. The therapeutic relationship and communication 3.1 the basic characteristics of a communication process 3.2 internal and external communication in a healthcare organization
4. Social networks in health management 4.1 Professional networks 4.2 Networks with families and social groups
5.Family and health 5.1 The transformation processes of families 5.2 Culture and management of health in families
