Department of Psychology, Unit Catalogue 2007/08 |
PS50032 Managing ill health |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Masters |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: EX 100% |
| Requisites: |
| Before taking this unit you must take PS50031 |
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Aims:
* To provide students with a full appreciation of how ill people cope with chronic and acute health conditions. * To provide students with a full appreciation of how different organisations (e.g., NHS, governments, workplace) manage health and illness. Learning Outcomes: On completion of this unit, students will * Understand how chronic diseases are managed in a psychological context * Understand the impact of psychological factors associated with coping with ill health * Learn the practical skills of relaxation training, increasing self-efficacy and stress management * Be aware of current health policy in Britain * Appreciate the role of the psychologist within the broad context of health care delivery. Skills: Intellectual * To communicate an argument * To evaluate others arguments and research * To learn independently * To synthesise information from a number of sources Professional / Practical * To develop sensitivity to the values and interests of others * Time management and administration skills * Problem solving skills * Independent working skills. Content: Coping with acute illness, particularly coping styles, stress management and social support in chronic and acute conditions. Coping with chronic illness; models and mechanisms of chronic pain and disability. Vocational rehabilitation for chronically ill people. Policy and politics in the provision of health care. Public health issues, including adherence. |