2024
Psychomotor therapy, oncology and palliative care
Name: Psychomotor therapy, oncology and palliative care
Code: DES13939M
3 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/78 hours
Scientific Area:
Health Sciences, Human Kinetics , Psychology
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Presentation
This CU provides the theoretical and practical fundamentals of psychomotor therapy in oncology and palliative care.
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
Knowledge about:
1. Principles and assumptions of the philosophy of palliative care (PC)
2. Aspects of the psychosocial impact of oncological disease and associated psychiatric aspects
3. The subjective dimension of pain and factors that influence its experience
4. The sensitive aspects of the caregiver-care relationship
5. Signs of burnout in caregivers and possibilities for intervention
6. Indications for psychomotor therapy (PMT) in oncology (O) and PC
7. The theoretical and methodological principles of the main mediators of TPM in OCP
Skills:
1. Problem-solving in PC
2. Paying attention to the subjective experience of pain
3. Clinical reasoning in OCP
4. Prescription, planning, and implementation of PMT interventions in OCP
5. Awareness of own availability and body response in the therapeutic relationship (TR)
6. Establishment of the TR in OCP
7.Adjustment of the body and techniques of therapeutic action in the relationship with the other, with availability for tonic empathy
1. Principles and assumptions of the philosophy of palliative care (PC)
2. Aspects of the psychosocial impact of oncological disease and associated psychiatric aspects
3. The subjective dimension of pain and factors that influence its experience
4. The sensitive aspects of the caregiver-care relationship
5. Signs of burnout in caregivers and possibilities for intervention
6. Indications for psychomotor therapy (PMT) in oncology (O) and PC
7. The theoretical and methodological principles of the main mediators of TPM in OCP
Skills:
1. Problem-solving in PC
2. Paying attention to the subjective experience of pain
3. Clinical reasoning in OCP
4. Prescription, planning, and implementation of PMT interventions in OCP
5. Awareness of own availability and body response in the therapeutic relationship (TR)
6. Establishment of the TR in OCP
7.Adjustment of the body and techniques of therapeutic action in the relationship with the other, with availability for tonic empathy
Contents
I. Palliative Care (CP)
1. Fundamentals
2. Interpersonal communication strategies in the interdisciplinary team
3. Attitudes towards death and the end-of-life: Ethical issues. Mourning processes
4. General principles for symptom control: Prevailing symptoms. Assessment and management of human pain and suffering; symptom control and comfort care; Use of therapy and non-pharmacological strategies
II. Contributions of Psycho-Oncology
1. Psychosocial aspects: Body image, sexuality, cognitive changes
2. Psychiatric aspects
3. Subjective pain experience
5. Caregiver-care relationship: internal experience and non-verbal communication
6. Take care of us: Burnout in oncology and CP
III. Psychomotor Practice in CP and Oncology
1. Psychomotor intervention
a. The indications
b. The therapeutic relationship
c. The mediators
2. Relaxation and psychomotor touch massage as a therapeutic approach
a. Benefits
b. Theoretical and methodological principles
1. Fundamentals
2. Interpersonal communication strategies in the interdisciplinary team
3. Attitudes towards death and the end-of-life: Ethical issues. Mourning processes
4. General principles for symptom control: Prevailing symptoms. Assessment and management of human pain and suffering; symptom control and comfort care; Use of therapy and non-pharmacological strategies
II. Contributions of Psycho-Oncology
1. Psychosocial aspects: Body image, sexuality, cognitive changes
2. Psychiatric aspects
3. Subjective pain experience
5. Caregiver-care relationship: internal experience and non-verbal communication
6. Take care of us: Burnout in oncology and CP
III. Psychomotor Practice in CP and Oncology
1. Psychomotor intervention
a. The indications
b. The therapeutic relationship
c. The mediators
2. Relaxation and psychomotor touch massage as a therapeutic approach
a. Benefits
b. Theoretical and methodological principles
Teaching Methods
T classes are based on the scientific method, valuing information research, and a critical attitude of students. Carefully aligned with the resources available in Moodle, T classes aim to promote active learning and asynchronous learning.
Practical classes include an experiential approach that allows students to experience the different techniques of therapeutic action, reflecting on the relationships between body experience and contextual factors. Theoretical-practical classes are also dedicated to the experience, technical learning, and supervised application of different methods of psychomotor intervention in PC and oncology.
Continuous assessment involves
- A critical reflection on the practical sessions, emphasizing the analysis of body experiences and the adequacy of different approaches to the specificity of each (individual) setting (40%);
- Written test (60%).
The exam assessment includes a written test and practical application/intervention test.
Practical classes include an experiential approach that allows students to experience the different techniques of therapeutic action, reflecting on the relationships between body experience and contextual factors. Theoretical-practical classes are also dedicated to the experience, technical learning, and supervised application of different methods of psychomotor intervention in PC and oncology.
Continuous assessment involves
- A critical reflection on the practical sessions, emphasizing the analysis of body experiences and the adequacy of different approaches to the specificity of each (individual) setting (40%);
- Written test (60%).
The exam assessment includes a written test and practical application/intervention test.
Teaching Staff (2023/2024 )
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