Communication Theories

Recommended Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Teaching Methods

Lecture-Expository.

-The evaluation will be implemented through a written work, delivered on behalf of the individual.

-The work should not exceed 10 pages (A4 size, with a spacing of at least 1.5.

Learning Outcomes

Acquire knowledge about the models of human communication;

Contribute to consideration of the relevant communication skills within the framework of the provision of palliative and long-term care.

To promote reflection on the relevance of the application, and recognition of the importance of integrating the provision of care, and in the decision-making process, the patient's psychosocial and psychological problems.

Develop skills and relational skills training in clinical practice;

Contribute to the efficiency of aid provided, giving appropriate response to the experiences of patients and their families.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

The human communication while transaction process: considerations about theoretical models and guidelines for the provision of health care.

challenges, specific characteristics and consequences of communication in a therapeutic context:

impact on accession therapy

impact on quality of life

loss and bereavement: understanding models and indicators of adaptation.

interpersonal communication in the context of palliative care and continued:

dimensions, barriers to effective and competence to overcome them.

communication in the context of continuing and palliative care: ethical and

integration in decision-making processes.

communication in specific contexts:

communicating bad news

responding in situations of intense emotional activation

communicate with family

communication skills and personal development of the health care professional.

communication, behavior and communication styles.

stress and stress management.

Head Lecturer(s)

Marilia Assunção Rodrigues Ferreira Dourado

Assessment Methods

Assessment
A written work, delivered on behalf of the individual : 100.0%

Bibliography

Adler RB Rodman G 2000 Understanding human communication New York: Oxford University Press

Cooley CM 2005) Communication skills in palliative care. In C. Faull YH Carter L. Danniels (Eds.) Handbook of palliative care Oxford UK: Blackwell Publishing

Davies E Higginson IJ 2004. Palliative Care – the solid facts. Copenhagen DK: World Health Organization

Kissane D Bultz Butow P Finlay I (Eds.) 2009. Handbook of communication in oncology and palliative care. London: Oxford University Press

Lam KK 2000. Empathy – an essential tool for communication for palliative care doctors. HKSPM Newsletter 2 13-16

Pio Abreu JL 2008.Comunicação e Medicina. Coimbra Virtualidade

International Society of Pediatric Oncology Working Committee on Psychosocial Issues in Pediatric Oncology.2000 Guidelines for the Recognition Prevention and Remediation of Burnout in Health Care

Watson M Lucas C Hoy A Wells J Eds 2009. Oxford handbook of palliative care 2nd e. Oxford,UK Oxford University Press.