Class Advanced Topics in Health Psychology

This Curricular Unit aims to describe the main intervention models in Health Psychology and present intervention protocols in Health Psychology for specific health conditions, based on existing empirical evidence and focusing on assessment and intervention strategies .

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I. Health Psychology and its applicability: The historical context of the emergence of Health Psychology: From the biomedical model to Health Psychology Theoretical models of Health Psychology a. The. Health belief model b. The theory 0f planned behavior  c. . Transtheoretical model of change Disease prevention, health promotion and their barriers. Disease prevention: primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary. Psychology of Health and Psychology of Illness Health communication;Health literacy, health education and health promotion. II. Impact and adaptation to the disease: The. The psychological complexity of illness and disability: gender, personality, beliefs, emotions and behavior a. Psychological assessment in health psychology b. Clinical formulation in health psychology c. Stress, illness and coping. III. Evaluation, clinical formulation and intervention models in the disease: a. The. Chronic pain b. sexual and reproductive health c. oncological disease d. HIV/AIDS; autoimmune diseases

The proposed teaching methodologies integrate a set of evidence-based pedagogical innovation practices tailored to the objectives and content of the curricular unit. The approach combines expository and active methodologies, promoting theoretical and practical learning. Expository and participative classes, encouraging interaction and critical discussion of the content. Project-based learning, through group work that includes conducting interviews and developing a case formulation. Experiential learning, allowing students to apply acquired knowledge in contexts close to professional practice. Collaborative work, fostering interpersonal skills and teamwork. Scientific presentation and communication, with the preparation and oral defense of a poster, enhancing synthesis and oral expression skills.

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