CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY 1
None.
In order to better understand the topics of this course it is however suggested that the student possesses the knowledge offered by the course of General Psychology (C.I. Human Sciences 1, I year).
The aims of the course is to provide students with theoretical notions necessary to apply the basic concepts of clinical, social and health psychology to nursing practice and to manage relationship with patients and their families.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY 1
General Concepts:
- clinical psychology and nursing;
- psychological aspects of the nurse-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.
Death, dying and grief.
Illness and family:
- the impact of illness and death on the family;
- the role of family in adjustment to illness.
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.
Sommaruga M. (2005) Comunicare con il paziente: la consapevolezza della relazione nella professione infermieristica. Roma, Carrocci Faber, 2005.