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BNS 127: Health Psychology

An exploration of the psychological principles related to health, illness, and healthcare, focusing on the biopsychosocial model, health behaviors, and patient-practitioner interactions.

Course Content

Explore the detailed topics covered in Health Psychology.

Introduction to Psychology & Health

Definition of Health Psychology Relevance to Nursing and Health The Biopsychosocial Model of Health

Stress, Coping, and Health

Defining Stress Theories of Stress Relationship between Stress & Illness Coping Strategies Social Support

Health Behaviors

Models of Health Behavior Change Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Understanding Risky Behaviors Adherence to Medical Advice

Psychology of Illness and Chronic Conditions

Illness Perception & Representation Psychology of Pain Adjustment to Chronic Illness Quality of Life

Patient-Practitioner Interaction

Communication in Healthcare Patient-Centered Care Interpersonal Relations

Core Psychological Principles

Human Learning Human Memory Personality Theories Perception Social Psychology

Key References

A selection of key texts and resources cited in this course unit.

  1. Gross, R. (2005). Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior. Dubai: Hodder Arnold.
  2. Morrison, V., & Bennett, P. (2006). An Introduction to Health Psychology. Prentice Hall.
  3. Taylor, S.E. (2006). Health Psychology (6th ed.). Boston: McGraw Hill.
  4. Ogden, J. (2019). Health Psychology (6th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
  5. Brannon, L., Feist, J., & Updegraff, J. A. (2018). Health Psychology: An Introduction to Behavior and Health (9th ed.). Cengage Learning.
  6. Walker, J, Payne, S, Smith, P & Jarrett, N, (2007). Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions: Open University Press
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