AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

To know the basics and the main application of the cognitive-behavioral techniques for the psychiatric rehabilitation, deepening the knowledge of the organization of territorial services, of the main rehabilitation treatments based on effectiveness and scientific evidence , including Social Skill Training, Problem Solving, IPT (Integrated Psychological Therapy) and Psychoeducational Treatments, as well as the methodology of early rehabilitative intervention in psychiatry.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The module intends to provide the student with notions of neurocognitive evaluation, of meta cognition; to acquire theoretical skills related to the importance of neurocognitive assessment during the assessment phase; to introduce issues related to the deepening of knowledge of cognitive rehabilitation; develop the capacity for critical thinking.

 At the end of the module the student will be able to:

• to know the cognitive meta-intervention model
• to compare specific theoretical knowledge on the rehabilitation treatment of cognitive impairment according to the cognitive-behavioral paradigm
• Have acquired basic knowledge on some standardized neurocognitive assessment tools and know how to describe them
• To apply the research results in the rehabilitation field in order to improve the quality of the interventions
• To demonstrate the ability to cultivate doubts and tolerate the uncertainties deriving from the necessary integration of the study with practical activity, as a source of new learning
• To acquire the ability to talk and present correctly their scientific and cultural knowledge, using the most appropriate exhibition methodology

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures, comparison / tutorial with the students and slide support

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

- Evaluation of cognitive impairment

- General and specific evaluation instruments of neurocognitive and metacognitive functions

- ToM, outline

- Metacognition, outline

- Metacognitive rehabilitation: exemplification of Moritz treatment

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The slides will not be made available.

Students, in addition to what is expressed in the lessons, can implement the knowledge through the following texts and in-depth articles recommended:

- S. Moritz et al. “Trattamento metacognitivo per pazienti con schizofrenia” (2015) -VanHam Campus Press  

- C. Eichner, F. Berna “Acceptance and Efficacy of Metacognitive Training (MCT) on Positive Symptoms and Delusions in Patients With Schizophrenia: A Meta-analysis Taking Into Account Important Moderators” - Schizophrenia Bulletin Advance Access published January 8, 2016

- R. Famulari, M. Quattropani (2015) “Metacognizione, neuropsicologia e riabilitazione psichiatrica. Un metodo per il trattamento di gruppo nella schizofrenia” - Accademia University Press

- M. M. Linehan “Trattamento cognitivo comportamentale del disturbo borderline” volumi I e II, Raffaello Cortina Editore, 2011 

- M. M. Linehan, “DBT skill training”, volumi I e II, Raffaello Cortina Editore, 2015

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

ALESSANDRO NUCERA

ANDREA PRESTA

DEBORA PARIGI (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

II semester

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral interview concerning the contents expressed in class
 

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The degree of knowledge of the contents concerning the module will be evaluated. We will also assess the ability to critically approach the acquired knowledge and the integration between the same, as well as the ability to talk and correctly present their scientific knowledge, with appropriate technical language

Exam schedule