Psychoncology

3-4-9-16 April 2018
Milan

Teachers: Florence Didier, Alice Giudice, IEO

Dates: 3-4-9-16 April 2018

The aim is to propose a basic training for students interested in learning cancer patients needs and concerns, in learning the specificity of the role of the psychologist in Oncology

Timetable
14.30-18.30
Lesson Argument
  • Introduction: Beginnings of Psychoncology, current situation in psychosocial care
  • Psychosocial assessment in cancer patients, relevance of the psychosocial assessment of mental disorders
  • Psychosocial distress and prevalence of mental disorders in cancer patients, (causes/stresses specific to cancer, nature of concerns, risk factors)
  • Questionnaires and screening procedures of psychosocial distress, mental disorders, coping/ personal and social resources, health related quality of life
  • Distress management in cancer patients / psychological- psychosocial interventions (NCCN distress Management Practice Guidelines)
Lesson Location
Coral Room
Timetable
14.30-18.30
Lesson Argument

Communication and interpersonal skills in cancer care with patient and family (cancer as a family affair, communication of diagnosis, prognosis) 

Lesson Location
Coral Room
Timetable
14.30-18.30
Lesson Argument

Communication and interpersonal skills in cancer care with patient and family (emotional stress in Oncology; patients, family and health care professionals)

Lesson Location
Coral Room
Timetable
14.30-18.30
Lesson Argument
  • Loss, grief and bereavement in Psychoncology and Palliative care
  • Psychological interventions
Lesson Location
Coral Room

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