Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Psychology
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Workshop
Module Offerings
7105HEAPSY-JAN-CTY
Aims
To introduce students to the ways in which theory and knowledge covered in other
MSc modules can be applied in context. To investigate and practise the basic interpersonal, communication, technical and professional skills required of a practitioner in an applied setting. To examine the role interpersonal factors have on patients’ decisions to seek and comply with treatment.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically evaluate patient participation, design, implementation and evaluation of behaviour change interventions
2.
Critically apply the interpersonal, communication, technical and professional skills required of a practitioner in a health context.
3.
Review and critically evaluate theories and models of health psychology as applied to a range of contexts, for example: adherence to treatment, patient practitioner communication, patient satisfaction, non- specific effects and measurement of outcome.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Behaviour change intervention design, delivery and evaluation; health promotion; screening; communication in different health care settings; interview and diagnostic skills; decision making; the role of intrapersonal and interpersonal factors in care and response to treatment; adherence; compliance; non-specific effects; patient satisfaction; ethical and professional issues.
Module Overview:
This module introduces you to the ways in which theory and knowledge covered in other MSc modules can be applied in context. It aims to:
This module introduces you to the ways in which theory and knowledge covered in other MSc modules can be applied in context. It aims to:
- investigate and practise the basic interpersonal, communication, technical and professional skills required of a practitioner in an applied setting
- examine the role interpersonal factors have on patients’ decisions to seek and comply with treatment
Additional Information:Lectures will introduce students to the key concepts and theories relevant to the application of health psychology in a variety of settings. Workshop activities and student-led seminars will provide the opportunity to practice and develop the basic skills required of a health psychology practitioner.
Note on coursework assessment: The coursework is to develop a behaviour change intervention for a specific population and behaviour. This will involve consulting with an individual(s) from the population, assessing their needs and then devising the intervention based on theory.