CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Degree course: 
Corso di First cycle degree in Physiotherapy
Academic year when starting the degree: 
2016/2017
Year: 
2
Academic year in which the course will be held: 
2017/2018
Course type: 
Compulsory subjects, characteristic of the class
Credits: 
1
Period: 
First Semester
Standard lectures hours: 
14
Detail of lecture’s hours: 
Lesson (14 hours)
Requirements: 

None. It is suggested to knowing the topics of the course of General Psychology (C.I. Human Sciences) of the first year.

Assessment: 
Voto Finale

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.

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY (14 hours)
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.
Helping relationship and counseling.

Slides presented during the lessons.
Rossi N. (2004) Psicologia Clinica per le professioni sanitarie. Bologna, Il Mulino.
Kübler Ross E. (1976) La morte e il morire. Assisi, La Cittadella Ed.

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