PSYC 204: Psychosocial Issues In Healthcare IV

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Class Program

Psychology

Nursing

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091965

Meets Degree Requirements For

Social Science

Description

Examines psychosocial health, and determinants of health and illness across the lifespan. This course is taught in an integrated format with NURS 203.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

Acceptance to Nursing Program

Course Learning Outcomes

Determine priority assessments and interventions for clients across the care continuum.

Determine appropriate outcomes for older adult clients with co-morbidities using physical assessment and diagnostic data.

Evaluate therapeutic communication techniques used by the healthcare professional when caring for clients across the care continuum.

Refine a developmentally appropriate, culturally competent, and patient-centered plan of care for clients across the care continuum.

Core Topics

Chronic illnesses that impact other body systems: diabetes, CAD, COPD, CHF, mental illness
Multiple medications/Polypharmacy: interactions, side effects, medication reconciliation and limited patient resources
Caregiver strain and support systems
The complex geriatric patient and end of life situations
Postpartum complication: post-partum depression
Perinatal loss
Emotional support of the hospitalized child and family
Child’s perception of illness and death
Common fears and fantasies related to illness