Provide students with theoretical notions necessary to apply the basic concepts of clinical psychology to physiotherapy practice and manage relationship with patients and their families.
Course Prerequisites
None. It is suggested to knowing the topics of the course of General Psychology (C.I. Human Sciences) of the first year.
Teaching Methods
The lectures include the projection of slides to facilitate the synthesis and the attention processes. During the explanation in the classroom the students are asked to participate and interact with the teacher to express questions, doubts and curiosity. Examples from everyday life or from the clinical setting are also presented to facilitate the application of concepts to daily professional practice. Students are required to attend classes as established in the academic regulations of the course of study and to sign the attendance sheet to be admitted to take the final exam.
Assessment Methods
The final evaluation is carried out by means of a learning test consisting of 15 items with multiple choice answers, which concern the topics covered in class and included in the program. The exam is passed if the score is sufficient (9/15). This score is translated into thirtieths and contributes to the final grade of the integrated course, corresponding to the average of the grades reported in the individual parts. At the discretion of the commission that evaluates the individual tasks, the exam can be supplemented by an oral examination of the topics being examined.
Contents
General Concepts: - clinical psychology and physiotherapy; - psychological aspects of the physiotherapist-patient relationship. The sick person and the disease: - health, illness and quality of life; - factors influencing adjustment to illness; - psychological reactions to illness; - patient needs. Illness and family: - the impact of illness and death on the family; - the role of family in adjustment to illness. Death, dying and grief. Stress and trauma. Helping relationship and counseling: application to clinical practice.
