PSYCHOLOGY IN THE HEALTH CONTEXT CourseCode: 3496Degree: Master's in General Health PsychologyFaculty of Health and Social SciencesYear: Year 1 of Master's in General Health PsychologySemester: FallType: RequiredLanguage: SpanishECTS credits: 6Lecture: 5Laboratory: 1Hours: 150Directed: 60Shared: 10Autonomous: 80Subject matter: Psychology in the Health ContextModule: CoreDepartment: Course instructors are responsible for the course content descriptions in English.DescriptionThis course's material focuses on the contextualization of the psychologist in the Spanish National Health System, and to do so, presents contents related to the functions and skills of the psychologist in said context. It also reflects on the main legal contents of the profession and health system. Concepts of evidence-based psychology are covered from a theoretical and practical point of view, focusing on all aspects in which intervention is possible and that can improve the patient's general health. Lastly, concepts and techniques of health system management and its quality are given.FacultyNameCoordinatorLectureLaboratoryFALCES DELGADO, CARLOS ENRIQUE■■■MIRA SOLVES, JOSE JOAQUIN■■VITALLER BURILLO, JULIAN■■Professional interestCompetencies and learning outcomesGeneral competenciesAcquire the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out psychological research, assessments, and interventions on aspects of behavior and activities of persons that influence the promotion and improvement of overall health, provided that such activities do not require specialized attention by other health professionals.Specific competenciesAcquire, develop, and implement a comprehensive concept of health that includes its biopsychosocial components, in accordance with guidelines established by the World Health Organization.Apply fundamentals of bioethics and the method of deliberation in professional practice, adjusting practice as a health professional to the provisions of Law 44/2003, of 21 November, regarding the organization of the health professions.Critical analysis and use of clinical information sources.Use information and communications technology in professional practice.Understand the action framework of the general health psychologist and know how to refer to the relevant professional specialist.Possess the knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of health personnel regarding the confidentiality of information and the protection of personal patient data.In-depth knowledge of the psychological nature of human behavior, in addition to the social and biological factors that may affect it.In-depth knowledge of the psychological nature of human behavioral disorders.In-depth knowledge of psychosocial factors associated with problems of health and disease.Know the activities necessary for the constitution, implementation, and management of a firm, its distinct legal forms and the associated legal, accounting, and tax obligations.Knowledge of current regulations in the Spanish health sector.Implement activities that promote and educate on individual and community psychological health.Objectives (Learning outcomes)To know the characteristics of the Spanish health system, and the role of psychologists in the health contextTo differentiate between the different application areas of health psychology, knowing how to prioritize general and specific skills that should improve a general sanitary psychologist, in general and in each areaTo analyze critically information psychological based on evidence for the influence of psychosocial variables on different health outcomesTo know how to use information technology to find the evidence sufficient to permit us to use a theoretical model, a method of assessment or an interventionTo develop sufficient skills and knowledge to carry out an appropriate healthcare management and a psychological activity with qualityContentsLecture topicsTeaching unitsPsychology in the health context. Areas of applicationPsychologist and Healthcare SystemPsychosocial aspects in the sanitary contextHealth Psychologist - Patient RelationshipHealthcare Management and Quality CareDecision making in healthCourse contentsBasic bibliographyRemor, Eduardo / Arranz, Pilar / Ulla Díez, Sara. "El psicólogo en el ámbito hospitalario". Bilbao Desclée de Brouwer 2003. Rodríguez Marín, Jesús. Neipp López, M. del Carmen. "Manual de psicología social de la salud". Madrid Síntesis D.L. 2008. Darío Díaz Méndez y José Miguel Latorre Postigo. "Psicología Médica". Elsevier.Hofstadt Román, Carlos J. van der. "El libro de las habilidades de comunicación cómo mejorar la comunicación personal". Madrid Díaz de Santos D.L. 2005. Franca-Tarragó, Omar. "Etica para psicólogos introducción a la psicoética". Bilbao Desclé de Brouwer 1999. Taylor, Shelley E. "Psicología de la salud". Madrid [etc] McGraw-Hill 2007. Complementary bibliographyRodríguez Marín, Jesús. Zurriaga Llorens, Rosario. "Estrés, enfermedad y hospitalización". Granada Escuela Andaluza de Salud Pública 1997. Cormier, William H. (William Henry) 1933-. Cormier, L. Sherilyn (Louise Sherilyn) 1946-. "Estrategias de entrevista para terapeutas habilidades básicas e intervenciones congnitivo conductuales". Bilbao Desclée de Brouwer 2000. Hofstadt Román, Carlos J. Van-der. Estévez Casellas, Cordelia. "La comunicación en la atención sanitaria". Valencia Escuela Valenciana de Estudios de la Salud 2004. Aranaz Andrés, Jesús María. García Benavides, Fernando dir. / Mira Solves, José J. dir. "La calidad de la asistencia y la satisfacción de los profesionales de la salud en el ámbito hospitalario". Alicante Facultad de Medicina, Departamento de Psicología de la Salud 1993. Pérez Jover, M¯ Virtudes. Rodríguez Marín, Jesús dir. / Mira Solves, José Joaquin dir. "Atención sanitaria centrada en el paciente". San Juan de Alicante Facultad de Medicina, Departamento de Piscología de la Salud 2005. Ortigosa Quiles, Juan Manuel / Quiles Sebastián, María José / Méndez Carrillo, F. Xavier. "Manual de psicología de la salud con niños, adolescentes y familia". Madrid Pirámide cop. 2003. Blanco Abarca, Amalio / Rodríguez Marín, Jesús. "Intervención psicosocial". Madrid [etc.] Pearson-Prentice Hall [2007]. Linkshttp://master-psicologia-salud.umh.es/Review "Health Psychology" from the American Psychological Association"Psychology and Health" reviewHealth Psychology ReviewJournal of Health Psychology from UMH "Revista Psicología de la Salud" Journal of Health PsychologySoftwareMethodology and gradingMethodologyCase studies: Learning through the analysis of actual or simulated cases in order to interpret and resolve them by employing various alternative solution procedures.Lecture: Pass on knowledge and activate cognitive processes in students, encouraging their participation.Project-based learning: Realization of a project to solve a problem, applying acquired learning and promoting abilities related to planning, design, performing activities, and reaching conclusions.GradingThe final evaluation of the course will consist of a multiple-choice test 3 response alternatives and it will be done at the end of the theoretical classes. The matter under consideration correspond as explained in the sessions, the recommended bibliography for each module, and the documentation ofered by the teacher. Furthermore, based on continuous assessment, a notebook class, which addresses the application of learning in the subject is required. The work of the course will be delivered on the February examination.The theoretical examination corresponds to 60% of the note. The final work will correspond to 40% of the note.