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Objectives and competences

The student will: ? acquire basic knowledge in the field of mental health at local and global level, ? learn about the social determinants of mental health, ? get to know the risk factors for the stigma of mental disorders, ? understand the recovery process, ? get acquainted with the course of therapeutic communication, motivational interview and work with a person with a mental disorder, ? learned relaxation techniques.

Content (Syllabus outline)

Mental health in a global and local context; social determinants of mental health; stigma; recovery and rights based on mental health; therapeutic relationships; models of mental illness; psychosis; young people's mental health; physical health of people with serious mental illness; Working with the person experiencing suicidal thoughts; Cognitive behavioural therapy; Brief interventions and motivational interviewing; medication and medication adherence; risk; health promotion; communication skills; relaxation and stress management skills; service user experiences; working in partnership with service users; mental health associations

Learning and teaching methods

Lectures - methods of explanation, discussion Tutorials - work with texts, individual work, work in pairs, work in small groups Clinical work - demonstration, case studies, role play

Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding

Knowledge and understanding: On completion of this course the student will be able to: ? Critically discuss the key features of mental ill health and appropriate interventions including pharmacological and psychological. ? Analyse key concepts in mental health and their application to mental health care. ? Use different approaches in mental health careand mental health promotion. ? Demonstrate a critical understanding of the nature and application of the therapeutic relationship. ? Critically discuss the models of mental illness and their implications for the treatment and outcomes of care. ? Demonstrate understanding of the wider role of the nurse in supporting people to manage their mental and physical health.

Readings

Temeljna literatura/Basic literature: Cilar Budler, L. & Čuček Trifkovič, K. (2023). Duševno zdravje v napredni praksi zdravstvene nege. Maribor: Univerza v Mariboru Fakulteta za zdravstvene vede. Pregelj, P., Kores Plesničar, B., Tomori, M., Zalar, B. & Ziherl, S., 2013. Psihiatrija. Ljubljana: Medicinska fakulteta Univerze v Ljubljani, Psihiatrična klinika Ljubljana. Utley, R., Kristina Henry, D. N. P. & Smith, L., 2017. Frameworks for advanced nursing practice and research: Philosophies, theories, models, and taxonomies. New York: Springer Publishing Company. Dodatna literatura/Additional literature: Varcarolis, E. M. & Fosbre, C. D., 2021. Essentials of psychiatric mental health nursing: a communication approach to evidence-based care. 4th ed. Amsterdam: Elsevier. Brooker, C. & White, E., 2020. Mental health nursing: from the outside, looking In - Research Monograph. Cheshire: White Winstanley.

Prerequisits

Prerequisites for taking the course: None. Conditions for fulfilling study obligations: Active participation in a tutorial and preparation of seminar work are required for taking the exam. Attendance is checked.

  • doc. dr. KLAVDIJA ČUČEK TRIFKOVIČ, prof. zdr. vzg.

  • Seminar paper: 100

  • : 15
  • : 75
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  • Slovenian
  • Slovenian

  • NURSING CARE (MENTAL HEALTH IN ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE) - 1st