The aim of this unit is to identify the impact psycho-sociological factor have on healthcare practice. Sociologists investigate the interaction between society and health. Psychologists explore the relationship among psychological, cultural, behavioural factors and health. Together they have informed our understanding of health and illness, contributed to major changes in healthcare policy and been useful in developing behaviour modification therapies and improving the health status of individuals.
Understanding how these perspectives are used to inform their practice, deepens students’ approach to caring for individuals and supports the development of skills and behaviours for effective professional practice.
On completion of this unit, students will be able to develop their understanding of both sociological and psychological factors that affect health and illness, and the related theoretical frameworks that underpin healthcare practice. Students will have the opportunity to observe and report practical examples of how sociological and psychological concepts are considered when planning support for service users. The unit will engage students in the assessment of the implications of both perspectives on current healthcare policies. Furthermore, students will be able to explore a range of applications of the psychological perspectives and understand how these can enhance health and wellbeing. This unit will inform developing healthcare professionals of the importance of sociological and psychological concepts in improving health status of service users.
Understanding how these perspectives are used to inform their practice, deepens students’ approach to caring for individuals and supports the development of skills and behaviours for effective professional practice.
On completion of this unit, students will be able to develop their understanding of both sociological and psychological factors that affect health and illness, and the related theoretical frameworks that underpin healthcare practice. Students will have the opportunity to observe and report practical examples of how sociological and psychological concepts are considered when planning support for service users. The unit will engage students in the assessment of the implications of both perspectives on current healthcare policies. Furthermore, students will be able to explore a range of applications of the psychological perspectives and understand how these can enhance health and wellbeing. This unit will inform developing healthcare professionals of the importance of sociological and psychological concepts in improving health status of service users.
- Teacher: Jessica Bugeja