CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Degree course: 
Corso di First cycle degree in Physiotherapy
Academic year when starting the degree: 
2017/2018
Year: 
2
Academic year in which the course will be held: 
2018/2019
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: 

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
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

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
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.
Stress and trauma.
Helping relationship and counseling: application to clinical practice.

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
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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