Ateneo - UPO

Helping relationship
Communication
Burnout
Pain and chronicity
Defense mechanisms and psychological reactions to the disease

Ripamonti C.A., Clerici C.A., (2008) “PSICOLOGIA E SALUTE. Introduzione alla psicologia clinica in ambiente sanitario." Ed. Il Mulino

- awareness learning of the value, difficulties and problems of their professional task - skills learning in relational dynamics with the patients, with colleagues and with the work environment - acquire the ability to reflect on their work, on events relating to work, on their experiences and feelings.

not provided

- presentations in MS-power point format - group discussions - movies vision

no

The exam consists of a written test (multiple choice and two open-ended questions) on the topics presented during the course. Each of the three exercises is worth 10 points; the test is considered passed if the total score is at least 18 points. Multiple-choice questions require knowledge of the theoretical topics covered during the course. Open-ended questions require understanding and comprehension of the fundamental concepts, as well as the ability to observe and recognize the most important relational dynamics, identifying the most appropriate behavioral modalities. Concrete examples drawn from practical hospital experience will be requested.

- Introduction to general psychology (perception, attention, memory, learning, language, motivation, emotions)
- communication (verbal, non-verbal, pragmatics of communication, active listening, empathy, communication errors)
- the helping relationship (fears of the patient, motivation, communication as a tool)
- Caring and taking care (biopsychosocial model)
- disease, pain and burnout (stress, reactions to diagnosis, defense mechanisms, chronic pain, total pain, burnout syndrome)

To demonstrate that he has assimilated the basic notions of General Psychology, learned during the lessons, in an adequate way to deal effectively with subsequent courses