Psychooncology (VPUPK_440)
About Study Course
Objective
To provide students with an interdisciplinary understanding of health-related behaviors and psycho-emotional experiences associated with oncological diseases across different stages of illness, by analyzing the needs, interactions, and effective support and assistance strategies of patients, their relatives, and healthcare professionals, in order to promote a patient-centered, empathetic, and professionally grounded approach to healthcare.
Prerequisites
Not required.
Learning outcomes
1.Understands the basic concepts and theoretical frameworks of psycho-oncology, including health behaviors related to oncological diseases, psychological adaptation, and dimensions of health-related quality of life.
1.Identify and analyze the patient’s psycho-emotional state across different stages of oncological illness, taking into account distress, anxiety, depression, hope, and existential issues.
1.Is able to integrate theoretical knowledge of psycho-oncology and health behaviors in the analysis of patient experiences across different stages of oncological illness.
