OVERVIEW

The disabled patient is exposed to emotional vulnerability; this aspect can be observed by all those who are involved in the rehabilitation phase. It is important to know the main patterns of psychology as a key to reading the criticalities of the healthcare environment, and to develop strategies and functional solutions to the care relationship through the use of the psycho-neuro-endocrine-immunological approach.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The main objective is to promote theoretical -applicative skills in the psychology of normal and pathological cognitive processes, in the various contexts in which rehabilitation staff works with the psychologist such as, for example, public and private care facilities , in hospital-services and in educational institutions.

LEARNING OUTCOMES (FURTHER INFO)

The main objective is to promote theoretical-applicative skills in the psychology of normal and pathological cognitive processes, in the various contexts in which rehabilitation staff work with the psychologist such as, for example, public and private care facilities , in hospitality services and in educational institutions.

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures (16 hours).

Lectures are performed in all the teaching location by owners teachers and are explained with slides. The Students/Teachers percentage report allows a direct comparison and an use of collaborative methodology, discussion about rehabilitation and working groups.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

• Brief summary of the main models of psychology as a key to reading the various criticalities present in the healthcare context.
• Developing strategies and functional solutions to the care relationship through the use of the psycho-neuro-endocrine-immunological approach.
• Evidence in support of changes in relationships from expectations and interventions by the healthcare practitioner (eg placebo and nocebo effects).
• The use of communication in the construction of relationships, therapeutic alliance and work in the health care team.
• Reflections on aspects of the relationship through hypotheses not scientifically validated

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The slides used during lectures and other educational materials (such as in-depth tutorial, E-book) will be provided by teachers; they may also indicate books, articles and scientific journals.

The notes taken during the lectures and material provided by teachers are sufficient for the exam.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

DANIELA GARAVENTA (President)

PAOLA MACCAGNO

ALESSANDRO ROBUTTI

MICHELE TOSATO

CARLA BUFFA (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Lessons: from march to july

Class schedule

PSYCHOLOGY AND REHABILITATION CHALLENGES

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral interview / Quizzes / Project work mainly directed to ensure a proper understanding of the theory discussed in the course.

Available 2 examination date in winter (January and February) and 5 in summer (June, July and September).

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The assessment method is explained during the lessons.

The exam will focus mainly on the topics discussed in the front lessons and in any case on all those specified in the program, and will be used to evaluate not only if the student has reached an adequate level of knowledge but if he acquired the ability to critically analyze psychology.

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

OFFICE HOURS FOR STUDENTS

Office hours for students on e-mail appointment: