Course
Study programs
Medical Studies in EnglishYear of study
4ISVU ID
216931ECTS
1.5
The goal of this course is to explain the significance of destigmatization of psychiatric patients in the 21st century, which is considered the century of reintegration and improvement of social functioning for this population.
During the course, students will identify the social problems that sufferers of psychiatric diseases face today and how to sensitize themselves first, and then their environment in relation to the said population.
Students will get to know modern ways of caring for psychiatric patients, which are not based on hospitals, but also on life in the community. Furthermore, through direct conversation and work with reintegrated psychiatric patients, students will see and learn a new dimension of psychiatry. As a preparation for this work, students will discover new facts related to communication, that is, communication and approach to the patient, which they will need in their entire further work, not only in the relationship with psychiatric patients.
- Developing general competencies (knowledge and skills):
- Research approach to course content
- Team work
- Use of available literature on the Internet and databases
- Creating a quality presentation
- Presenting the content of a thematic unit to other students and the teacher
- Developing specific competencies (knowledge and skills).
- Explain community psychiatry and the goals of 21st century psychiatry
- Adequate communication and access to psychiatric patients
- Understand the specifics and needs of the psychiatric population
- Understand the importance and impact of mental health on overall health
- Developing specific competencies (knowledge and skills).
- Explain community psychiatry and the goals of 21st century psychiatry
- Adequate communication and access to psychiatric patients
- Understand the specifics and needs of the psychiatric population
- Understand the importance and impact of mental health on overall health
Internet and various databases (PubMed, Ovid...) for searching the latest published articles in the field of stigma and mental disorders
Regular attendance of classes. Creating a seminar paper. Essay making
Evaluation of students is carried out according to the valid Rulebook on studies of the University of Rijeka, and according to the Rulebook on student evaluation at the Faculty of Medicine in Rijeka (adopted by the Faculty Council).
The student's work on the course is evaluated and graded during classes and on the final exam.
The total percentage of success of the student during the class makes up to 70% of the grade, and 30% of the grade on the final exam
Learning outcomes
Presentation of ways of treating psychiatric patients throughout history and the present. Explain the key differences in therapy between the past and the present and what this enables us to do. Presentation of the Act on the Protection of Persons with Mental Disabilities
Learning outcomes
Theoretical presentation of adequate communication with the patient. Definition of empathy and emotions. Definition of transference and countertransference of emotions
Learning outcomes
Presentation of local capacities for psychiatry in the community. Comparison of our conditions with those abroad. Explanation of advantages and disadvantages and how it helps patients
Learning outcomes
Definition of stigmatization. To define the extent of stigmatization of psychiatric patients. Explain the harmfulness of such a society's attitude towards patients. Understand the mistakes of healthcare workers in their relationship with these patients
Learning outcomes
Definition of destigmatization. Understand the importance of destigmatizing psychiatric patients, as well as patients in general. Explain how health professionals have a role in active destigmatization. Show local examples of destigmatization programs, as well as a comparison with foreign ones and what was their resonance and usefulness
Learning outcomes
Deinstitutionalization and organized housing: examples of good practice" - visit by arrangement with the director of the Turnić Home for Adults
Visit to Psychiatric Hospital Lopača and/or Rab
Learning outcomes
Deinstitutionalization and organized housing: examples of good practice" - visit by arrangement with the director of the Turnić Home for Adults
Visit to Psychiatric Hospital Lopača and/or Rab
Learning outcomes
Deinstitutionalization and organized housing: examples of good practice" - visit by arrangement with the director of the Turnić Home for Adults
Visit to Psychiatric Hospital Lopača and/or Rab
Learning outcomes
Deinstitutionalization and organized housing: examples of good practice" - visit by arrangement with the director of the Turnić Home for Adults
Learning outcomes
Deinstitutionalization and organized housing: examples of good practice" - visit by arrangement with the director of the Turnić Home for Adults
Learning outcomes
Presentation of ways of treating psychiatric patients throughout history and the present. Explain the key differences in therapy between the past and the present and what this enables us to do. Presentation of the Act on the Protection of Persons with Mental Disabilities
Learning outcomes
Theoretical presentation of adequate communication with the patient. Definition of empathy and emotions. Definition of transference and countertransference of emotions
Learning outcomes
Presentation of local capacities for psychiatry in the community. Comparison of our conditions with those abroad. Explanation of advantages and disadvantages and how it helps patients
Learning outcomes
Definition of stigmatization. To define the extent of stigmatization of psychiatric patients. Explain the harmfulness of such a society's attitude towards patients. Understand the mistakes of healthcare workers in their relationship with these patients
Learning outcomes
Definition of stigmatization. To define the extent of stigmatization of psychiatric patients. Explain the harmfulness of such a society's attitude towards patients. Understand the mistakes of healthcare workers in their relationship with these patients
| Academic year | |
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| 2024/2025 | [Download] |