Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Psychology

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Module Offerings

7104HEAPSY-SEP-CTY

Aims

To develop in-depth understanding of psychological issues involved in the course and outcome of long-term conditions which have contemporary relevance for the NHS and Public Health, such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer and obesity.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate critical awareness of biopsychosocial and lifespan perspectives relevant to long term conditions
2.
Critically evaluate interventions designed to improve the management of long-term conditions.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Adjustment to long term conditions; long-term condition management and policy; physiological factors related to specific long term conditions.  Specific topics covered are dynamic, reflecting the research expertise of teaching staff in the School of Psychology. For example, topics have previously included: Psychological factors and their relevance and application in the context of long term conditions such as pain, diabetes, CVD, cancer, endometriosis and obesity.
Module Overview:
This module aims to foster a profound understanding of the psychological aspects related to the course and outcomes of long-term conditions, particularly those relevant to the NHS and Public Health, such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and obesity.
Additional Information:
Module delivery includes school staff and may include external speakers (subject specialists and practitioners)

Assessments

Centralised Exam