CH1S22 - Behavioural Science 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | CH1S22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Behavioural Science | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Allied Health and Chiropractic | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Chiropractic | ||
| Module Leader: | Annie Newsam | ||
| Module Team: | Angela Sims, Hayley Davies, Jayne Ludlow, Paul McCambridge | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100241 - chiropractic | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
To introduce students to a comprehensive approach to healthcare encompassing a Biopsychosocial Model of healthcare perspective.
To extend student knowledge, skill and ability in order to facilitate the effective application of communication skills in clinical practice and the importance of interdisciplinary learning.
To help students critically examine their beliefs and how they may affect the healing relationship.
Content Summary
The role of the General Chiropractic Council, introducing The Code (June 2016, amended October 2019).
The Biopsychosocial and Biomedical Models of healthcare. Identifying Red and Yellow Flags. Fear Avoidance Behaviour and Catastrophising.
Effective communication; Verbal and non-verbal communication, developing the Doctor–Patient relationship, elderly patients, disabled patients, paediatric and teenage patients, inter-cultural patients, LGBTQ+ patients.
Illness behaviour and the Sick Role. Psychosocial factors that can affect illness behaviour. Pain diaries and Pain drawings.
Personality and awareness of self. The nature of self, Self-efficacy, self awareness, attitudes and beliefs, personality types, personality and health.
Stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination.
Learning and Motivation; Motivational factors, unrealistic optimism, Motivational Interviewing, SMART goals in healthcare, Making Every Contact Count.
Compliance and adherence to treatment plans.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), cognitive disorders.
Emotions; Primary emotions, sequence of an emotion, Emotional Intelligence, Management of common emotions.
Stress; Fight or Flight, General Adaptation Syndrome, Effects of stress on health, Measuring stress, Management of stress, Coping Behaviour, Self Efficacy, stress related disorders.
Depression; Types of depression, Depression in the elderly and younger patients, treatments, genograms.
Anger and Aggression; Types of anger and aggression, theories of aggression, dealing with aggressive patients.
Ethics; Ethical behaviour, theories, principles, the GCC Code, the Wounded Healer.
An introduction to person centred helping, personal growth and the role of the chiropractor and their role in the wider healthcare community.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 20 |
| Independent Study | 18 |
| Directed Study | 122 |
| Groupwork | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate an understanding and reflect upon the psychological and sociological factors pertinent to clinical practice and how they impact on the patient, practitioner encounter (Biopsychosocial Model of care) and other relevant healthcare models / theories. |
| LO2 | Develop and apply effective group dynamics and communication skills relevant to working in an interdisciplinary environment. |
| LO3 | Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of professionalism, ethics, confidentiality, empathy, patient values and beliefs and their relevance in clinical practice. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | Short answer, essay, multiple choice | 90 | N/A | 65 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Development of a group poster and presentation. | 15 | N/A | 35 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |