Psychology of Communication in Clinical Health Practice

The course aims to achieve the following learning objectives:

- Acquiring an in-depth understanding of the fundamental principles and theoretical paradigms of the psychology of communication and their application in healthcare.
- Understanding the individual, contextual, and socio-cultural factors that may influence communication and the construction of the care relationship.
- Understanding the processes contributing to ineffective communication and conflict at interpersonal, group, and team levels.
- Learning techniques and intervention models to comprehend others' perspectives and foster effective communication with patients and other professionals engaged in the care pathway.

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a solid and comprehensive understanding of the principal theories and foundational paradigms of the psychology of communication within the healthcare domain.
- Recognize and apply specific techniques and intervention models to enhance interpersonal, group, and team communicative processes.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, recognizing the significance of interdisciplinary communication to ensure integrated and coordinated care.