Abstract
This subject provides an advanced understanding of the application of clinical psychological principles and techniques to the promotion and maintenance of health and to the prevention and treatment of illness. Clinical health psychology requires an understanding of the biological, psychological, and social characteristics of people with chronic and acute illness, … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
Integrating medicine and psychologyIssues in clinical health psychology: Health behaviour models; adherence to treatment regimes; doctor/patient relationships; health and wellbeing in residential care; palliative carePain Acute conditions (e.g., spinal cord injury) Chronic illness (e.g., bronchial asthma; diabetes; rheumatoid arthritis)
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
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be able to describe and discuss the theoretical and empirical foundations of health psychology;
2.
be able to recognise and assess the role of psychological, social, and biological factors in physical conditions;
3.
be able to identify factors that influence individual differences in response to physical conditions;
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be able to implement effective psychological interventions across physical conditions and health care settings; and
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be able to assess the nature and challenges of clinical health psychology in practice, and develop effective ways to deal with them.
Enrolment restrictions
Available to students in the Masters programs in psychology.
Pre-requisite