Biopsychosocial Approach to Health and Health Psychology
Study Course Implementer
Dzirciema Street 16, Riga, vppk@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To develop students' understanding of health psychology concepts and the biopsychosocial approach, preparing them to critically evaluate, plan, and model innovative health promotion interventions where classical behavior change models are integrated with modern digital health and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, including data security aspects
Preliminary Knowledge
Biological basics of the psyche.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1. Defines and classifies the basic concepts, objectives and methodological principles of health psychology, demonstrating understanding of the current development trends of the sector. 2. Interpret the relationship between stress and personality factors and health and distinguish between acute and chronic pain management strategies. 3. Conceptualize the biopsychosocial model framework by integrating basic knowledge of psychoneuroimmunology and epigenetics, and illustrate the interaction between personality and stress factors in health processes. 4. Analyse behavioural change theories and argue their use in disease prevention and health promotion. 5. Review the digital health ecosystem and identify the role of AI in the context of personalised psychological interventions. 6. Justifies the importance of health literacy (Health literacy) and its correlation with an individual’s health behavior.
Skills
1.1. Use knowledge to characterise the biopsychosocial aspects of specific research/problem/task/situations as well as the main determinants of health behaviour. 2. Evaluate theories and models of health behaviour for characterisation of specific phenomena (e.g. co-esteem, drug use, lifestyle change, preventive testing) and interpretation of health behaviour. 3. Analyses the relationship between different communication styles and health behaviour, as well as stress management strategies and their relationship to health. 4. Justifies the use of behavioural change theories in disease prevention and demonstrates the skills to theoretically design an innovative health promotion intervention model integrating elements of digital health and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions into it.
Competences
1.1. Integrate, distinguish and critically compare clinical, societal, critical, community and occupational health approaches and take the most appropriate approach to addressing a particular health psychology problem. 2. Links health psychology goals and tasks to current health psychology issues/public health issues. 3. Build and plan psychological interventions in healthcare by integrating a biopsychosocial model. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the professional ethics and legal framework of the psychologist by being able to identify data security aspects and ethical challenges related to the use of modern technologies and AI tools in the context of healthcare (in accordance with THE EFPA and Latvian psychologists Code of Ethics).
Assessment
Individual work
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Independent work (scientific paper) |
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Individual work (up to 3 pp in writing) in E-studies. Prepare individual work in writing (up to 3 pp) on an empirically based pattern of behaviour change in modern studies, draw conclusions. |
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A mandatory requirement is the provision of assessment/feedback of the study course at the end of the study course on the e-learning platform. The provisions regarding the use of AI within the framework of the study, as well as the guidelines in the study process have been observed: https://www.rsu.lv/maksligais-intelekts-augstakaja-izglitiba. |
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Test tests on each topic) |
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Final Paper (presentation) in small groups (3-5 students) |
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Assessment of your health behaviour or that of someone else (e.g. real or fictional, AI-shaped): - opt for an up-to-date change in health behaviour - a description of the case/situation; - evaluate health according to the biopsychosocial model, both etiology and consequences; - define the problem - formulate a target for changing health behaviour following a SMART scheme (consistent with the problem) - evaluate the change in the chosen health behaviour according to the transteoretic model; - provide justification and model 1 intervention, within each phase; - draw conclusions/group self-reflection about the work. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
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Health and disease approaches: Biopsychosocial and psychosomatic perspective
Description
The topic provides insight into the evolution of health psychology as a multiparadigmal industry, highlighting the shift from biomedical paradigm to holistic biopsychosocial approach. Health is analyzed as a dynamic wellbeing resource throughout the lifecycle, integrating the role of prevention, rehabilitation and health promotion. Students get to know the conceptual basics of the industry (the definition of Matarazzo) and psychosomatics as a bridge between psyche and body. Special attention is paid to the professional identity of a psychologist in a multidisciplinary team based on the Scientist-Practitioner model and the specific competences of EuroPsy. Theoretical insights are contrasted with societal myths, strengthening scientific understanding of the relationship between psychological factors and somatic health and quality of life. |
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Health and disease approaches: Biopsychosocial and psychosomatic perspective
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The topic provides insight into the evolution of health psychology as a multiparadigmal industry, highlighting the shift from biomedical paradigm to holistic biopsychosocial approach. Health is analyzed as a dynamic wellbeing resource throughout the lifecycle, integrating the role of prevention, rehabilitation and health promotion. Students get to know the conceptual basics of the industry (the definition of Matarazzo) and psychosomatics as a bridge between psyche and body. Special attention is paid to the professional identity of a psychologist in a multidisciplinary team based on the Scientist-Practitioner model and the specific competences of EuroPsy. Theoretical insights are contrasted with societal myths, strengthening scientific understanding of the relationship between psychological factors and somatic health and quality of life. |
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Health and disease approaches: Biopsychosocial and psychosomatic perspective
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The topic provides insight into the evolution of health psychology as a multiparadigmal industry, highlighting the shift from biomedical paradigm to holistic biopsychosocial approach. Health is analyzed as a dynamic wellbeing resource throughout the lifecycle, integrating the role of prevention, rehabilitation and health promotion. Students get to know the conceptual basics of the industry (the definition of Matarazzo) and psychosomatics as a bridge between psyche and body. Special attention is paid to the professional identity of a psychologist in a multidisciplinary team based on the Scientist-Practitioner model and the specific competences of EuroPsy. Theoretical insights are contrasted with societal myths, strengthening scientific understanding of the relationship between psychological factors and somatic health and quality of life. |
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Health and disease approaches: Biopsychosocial and psychosomatic perspective
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The topic provides insight into the evolution of health psychology as a multiparadigmal industry, highlighting the shift from biomedical paradigm to holistic biopsychosocial approach. Health is analyzed as a dynamic wellbeing resource throughout the lifecycle, integrating the role of prevention, rehabilitation and health promotion. Students get to know the conceptual basics of the industry (the definition of Matarazzo) and psychosomatics as a bridge between psyche and body. Special attention is paid to the professional identity of a psychologist in a multidisciplinary team based on the Scientist-Practitioner model and the specific competences of EuroPsy. Theoretical insights are contrasted with societal myths, strengthening scientific understanding of the relationship between psychological factors and somatic health and quality of life. |
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Health and disease approaches: Biopsychosocial and psychosomatic perspective
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The topic provides insight into the evolution of health psychology as a multiparadigmal industry, highlighting the shift from biomedical paradigm to holistic biopsychosocial approach. Health is analyzed as a dynamic wellbeing resource throughout the lifecycle, integrating the role of prevention, rehabilitation and health promotion. Students get to know the conceptual basics of the industry (the definition of Matarazzo) and psychosomatics as a bridge between psyche and body. Special attention is paid to the professional identity of a psychologist in a multidisciplinary team based on the Scientist-Practitioner model and the specific competences of EuroPsy. Theoretical insights are contrasted with societal myths, strengthening scientific understanding of the relationship between psychological factors and somatic health and quality of life. |
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Health and disease approaches: Biopsychosocial and psychosomatic perspective
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The topic provides insight into the evolution of health psychology as a multiparadigmal industry, highlighting the shift from biomedical paradigm to holistic biopsychosocial approach. Health is analyzed as a dynamic wellbeing resource throughout the lifecycle, integrating the role of prevention, rehabilitation and health promotion. Students get to know the conceptual basics of the industry (the definition of Matarazzo) and psychosomatics as a bridge between psyche and body. Special attention is paid to the professional identity of a psychologist in a multidisciplinary team based on the Scientist-Practitioner model and the specific competences of EuroPsy. Theoretical insights are contrasted with societal myths, strengthening scientific understanding of the relationship between psychological factors and somatic health and quality of life. |
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Problem solving in a biopsychosocial and psychosomatic approach.
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The topic provides a methodological basis for practical application of the biopsychosocial model in health psychology. Students learn the conceptualisation of the case by analysing the interaction of biological, psychological and social factors and its role in the development of psychosomatic processes. Special attention is paid to a problem-solving algorithm that integrates a scientifically sound theoretical framework with targeted intervention planning. Within the scope of the topic, students develop professional identity by learning action schemes to work in a multidisciplinary team according to EuroPsy standards and the ’Scientist-Practitioner’ model, providing an ethical and systemic approach to analysing a client’s health challenges. |
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Problem solving in a biopsychosocial and psychosomatic approach.
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The topic provides a methodological basis for practical application of the biopsychosocial model in health psychology. Students learn the conceptualisation of the case by analysing the interaction of biological, psychological and social factors and its role in the development of psychosomatic processes. Special attention is paid to a problem-solving algorithm that integrates a scientifically sound theoretical framework with targeted intervention planning. Within the scope of the topic, students develop professional identity by learning action schemes to work in a multidisciplinary team according to EuroPsy standards and the ’Scientist-Practitioner’ model, providing an ethical and systemic approach to analysing a client’s health challenges. |
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Problem solving in a biopsychosocial and psychosomatic approach.
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The topic provides a methodological basis for practical application of the biopsychosocial model in health psychology. Students learn the conceptualisation of the case by analysing the interaction of biological, psychological and social factors and its role in the development of psychosomatic processes. Special attention is paid to a problem-solving algorithm that integrates a scientifically sound theoretical framework with targeted intervention planning. Within the scope of the topic, students develop professional identity by learning action schemes to work in a multidisciplinary team according to EuroPsy standards and the ’Scientist-Practitioner’ model, providing an ethical and systemic approach to analysing a client’s health challenges. |
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Problem solving in a biopsychosocial and psychosomatic approach.
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The topic provides a methodological basis for practical application of the biopsychosocial model in health psychology. Students learn the conceptualisation of the case by analysing the interaction of biological, psychological and social factors and its role in the development of psychosomatic processes. Special attention is paid to a problem-solving algorithm that integrates a scientifically sound theoretical framework with targeted intervention planning. Within the scope of the topic, students develop professional identity by learning action schemes to work in a multidisciplinary team according to EuroPsy standards and the ’Scientist-Practitioner’ model, providing an ethical and systemic approach to analysing a client’s health challenges. |
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Problem solving in a biopsychosocial and psychosomatic approach.
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The topic provides a methodological basis for practical application of the biopsychosocial model in health psychology. Students learn the conceptualisation of the case by analysing the interaction of biological, psychological and social factors and its role in the development of psychosomatic processes. Special attention is paid to a problem-solving algorithm that integrates a scientifically sound theoretical framework with targeted intervention planning. Within the scope of the topic, students develop professional identity by learning action schemes to work in a multidisciplinary team according to EuroPsy standards and the ’Scientist-Practitioner’ model, providing an ethical and systemic approach to analysing a client’s health challenges. |
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Problem solving in a biopsychosocial and psychosomatic approach.
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The topic provides a methodological basis for practical application of the biopsychosocial model in health psychology. Students learn the conceptualisation of the case by analysing the interaction of biological, psychological and social factors and its role in the development of psychosomatic processes. Special attention is paid to a problem-solving algorithm that integrates a scientifically sound theoretical framework with targeted intervention planning. Within the scope of the topic, students develop professional identity by learning action schemes to work in a multidisciplinary team according to EuroPsy standards and the ’Scientist-Practitioner’ model, providing an ethical and systemic approach to analysing a client’s health challenges. |
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Personality and health. The perception of symptoms of the disease.
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Personality aspects and health as a scientifically established research direction in health psychology that analyzes the relationship of stable individual differences -- traits, dispositions, and cognitive styles -- to health behaviors, disease aetiology, and recovery prognosis. Personality as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: interaction between different theoretical approaches (trait theories such as Big five (Big five), psychodynamic and cognitively biheivioral models). The topic focuses on how an individual’s character structure mediates stress perception, emotion regulation and physiological responses, affecting psychoneuroimmunological processes. Disease symptom perception: an analysis of the psychological mechanisms that determine how an individual notices, interprets and responds to physical sensations. A link is seen between personality traits (such as neuroticism or optimism) and a tendency towards Somatisation, or on the contrary, ignoring symptoms that have a significant impact on help-seeking behaviour. Professional activities according to EuroPsy standards: planning of individual psychological health interventions as well as modelling of an appropriate psychological support plan. Professional identity of specialist: the role of a psychologist as an expert who is able to differentiate objective clinical symptoms from the specificities of subjective perception by providing a holistic approach to the client in a multidisciplinary team and promoting adaptive coping mechanisms. |
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Personality and health. The perception of symptoms of the disease.
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Personality aspects and health as a scientifically established research direction in health psychology that analyzes the relationship of stable individual differences -- traits, dispositions, and cognitive styles -- to health behaviors, disease aetiology, and recovery prognosis. Personality as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: interaction between different theoretical approaches (trait theories such as Big five (Big five), psychodynamic and cognitively biheivioral models). The topic focuses on how an individual’s character structure mediates stress perception, emotion regulation and physiological responses, affecting psychoneuroimmunological processes. Disease symptom perception: an analysis of the psychological mechanisms that determine how an individual notices, interprets and responds to physical sensations. A link is seen between personality traits (such as neuroticism or optimism) and a tendency towards Somatisation, or on the contrary, ignoring symptoms that have a significant impact on help-seeking behaviour. Professional activities according to EuroPsy standards: planning of individual psychological health interventions as well as modelling of an appropriate psychological support plan. Professional identity of specialist: the role of a psychologist as an expert who is able to differentiate objective clinical symptoms from the specificities of subjective perception by providing a holistic approach to the client in a multidisciplinary team and promoting adaptive coping mechanisms. |
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Personality and health. The perception of symptoms of the disease.
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Personality aspects and health as a scientifically established research direction in health psychology that analyzes the relationship of stable individual differences -- traits, dispositions, and cognitive styles -- to health behaviors, disease aetiology, and recovery prognosis. Personality as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: interaction between different theoretical approaches (trait theories such as Big five (Big five), psychodynamic and cognitively biheivioral models). The topic focuses on how an individual’s character structure mediates stress perception, emotion regulation and physiological responses, affecting psychoneuroimmunological processes. Disease symptom perception: an analysis of the psychological mechanisms that determine how an individual notices, interprets and responds to physical sensations. A link is seen between personality traits (such as neuroticism or optimism) and a tendency towards Somatisation, or on the contrary, ignoring symptoms that have a significant impact on help-seeking behaviour. Professional activities according to EuroPsy standards: planning of individual psychological health interventions as well as modelling of an appropriate psychological support plan. Professional identity of specialist: the role of a psychologist as an expert who is able to differentiate objective clinical symptoms from the specificities of subjective perception by providing a holistic approach to the client in a multidisciplinary team and promoting adaptive coping mechanisms. |
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Personality and health. The perception of symptoms of the disease.
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Personality aspects and health as a scientifically established research direction in health psychology that analyzes the relationship of stable individual differences -- traits, dispositions, and cognitive styles -- to health behaviors, disease aetiology, and recovery prognosis. Personality as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: interaction between different theoretical approaches (trait theories such as Big five (Big five), psychodynamic and cognitively biheivioral models). The topic focuses on how an individual’s character structure mediates stress perception, emotion regulation and physiological responses, affecting psychoneuroimmunological processes. Disease symptom perception: an analysis of the psychological mechanisms that determine how an individual notices, interprets and responds to physical sensations. A link is seen between personality traits (such as neuroticism or optimism) and a tendency towards Somatisation, or on the contrary, ignoring symptoms that have a significant impact on help-seeking behaviour. Professional activities according to EuroPsy standards: planning of individual psychological health interventions as well as modelling of an appropriate psychological support plan. Professional identity of specialist: the role of a psychologist as an expert who is able to differentiate objective clinical symptoms from the specificities of subjective perception by providing a holistic approach to the client in a multidisciplinary team and promoting adaptive coping mechanisms. |
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Personality and health. The perception of symptoms of the disease.
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Personality aspects and health as a scientifically established research direction in health psychology that analyzes the relationship of stable individual differences -- traits, dispositions, and cognitive styles -- to health behaviors, disease aetiology, and recovery prognosis. Personality as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: interaction between different theoretical approaches (trait theories such as Big five (Big five), psychodynamic and cognitively biheivioral models). The topic focuses on how an individual’s character structure mediates stress perception, emotion regulation and physiological responses, affecting psychoneuroimmunological processes. Disease symptom perception: an analysis of the psychological mechanisms that determine how an individual notices, interprets and responds to physical sensations. A link is seen between personality traits (such as neuroticism or optimism) and a tendency towards Somatisation, or on the contrary, ignoring symptoms that have a significant impact on help-seeking behaviour. Professional activities according to EuroPsy standards: planning of individual psychological health interventions as well as modelling of an appropriate psychological support plan. Professional identity of specialist: the role of a psychologist as an expert who is able to differentiate objective clinical symptoms from the specificities of subjective perception by providing a holistic approach to the client in a multidisciplinary team and promoting adaptive coping mechanisms. |
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Personality and health. The perception of symptoms of the disease.
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Personality aspects and health as a scientifically established research direction in health psychology that analyzes the relationship of stable individual differences -- traits, dispositions, and cognitive styles -- to health behaviors, disease aetiology, and recovery prognosis. Personality as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: interaction between different theoretical approaches (trait theories such as Big five (Big five), psychodynamic and cognitively biheivioral models). The topic focuses on how an individual’s character structure mediates stress perception, emotion regulation and physiological responses, affecting psychoneuroimmunological processes. Disease symptom perception: an analysis of the psychological mechanisms that determine how an individual notices, interprets and responds to physical sensations. A link is seen between personality traits (such as neuroticism or optimism) and a tendency towards Somatisation, or on the contrary, ignoring symptoms that have a significant impact on help-seeking behaviour. Professional activities according to EuroPsy standards: planning of individual psychological health interventions as well as modelling of an appropriate psychological support plan. Professional identity of specialist: the role of a psychologist as an expert who is able to differentiate objective clinical symptoms from the specificities of subjective perception by providing a holistic approach to the client in a multidisciplinary team and promoting adaptive coping mechanisms. |
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Health behaviour and health behaviour patterns.
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Health behavior as a defined psychology research priority that includes an individual’s set of behaviors, beliefs, and habits in maintaining, improving, and preserving health throughout their lifespan. Health behaviour as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: a combination of different psychological approaches (cognitive, biheivioral, socio-cognitive and ecological), explaining the complex transition from health intent to real action and analysing the causes hindering the implementation of intent in real action. Patterns of health behaviour and their scientific framework: evolution from historical belief models (Health belief Model) to integrative and dynamic systems such as planned behavior theory and behavior change theory (Behavior change wheel). These models serve as a conceptual framework for identifying and purposefully analysing capabilities, opportunities and motivations (COM-B). Interventions and strategies in accordance with EuroPsy standards: planning and modelling, adaptation and efficiency assessment of evidence-based and ethical behavioural change techniques, avoiding manipulation or stigma and promoting customer self-efficacy. The role of a psychologist - analysing environmental and personality interactions to promote sustainable behavioural change. |
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Health behaviour and health behaviour patterns.
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Health behavior as a defined psychology research priority that includes an individual’s set of behaviors, beliefs, and habits in maintaining, improving, and preserving health throughout their lifespan. Health behaviour as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: a combination of different psychological approaches (cognitive, biheivioral, socio-cognitive and ecological), explaining the complex transition from health intent to real action and analysing the causes hindering the implementation of intent in real action. Patterns of health behaviour and their scientific framework: evolution from historical belief models (Health belief Model) to integrative and dynamic systems such as planned behavior theory and behavior change theory (Behavior change wheel). These models serve as a conceptual framework for identifying and purposefully analysing capabilities, opportunities and motivations (COM-B). Interventions and strategies in accordance with EuroPsy standards: planning and modelling, adaptation and efficiency assessment of evidence-based and ethical behavioural change techniques, avoiding manipulation or stigma and promoting customer self-efficacy. The role of a psychologist - analysing environmental and personality interactions to promote sustainable behavioural change. |
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Health behaviour and health behaviour patterns.
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Health behavior as a defined psychology research priority that includes an individual’s set of behaviors, beliefs, and habits in maintaining, improving, and preserving health throughout their lifespan. Health behaviour as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: a combination of different psychological approaches (cognitive, biheivioral, socio-cognitive and ecological), explaining the complex transition from health intent to real action and analysing the causes hindering the implementation of intent in real action. Patterns of health behaviour and their scientific framework: evolution from historical belief models (Health belief Model) to integrative and dynamic systems such as planned behavior theory and behavior change theory (Behavior change wheel). These models serve as a conceptual framework for identifying and purposefully analysing capabilities, opportunities and motivations (COM-B). Interventions and strategies in accordance with EuroPsy standards: planning and modelling, adaptation and efficiency assessment of evidence-based and ethical behavioural change techniques, avoiding manipulation or stigma and promoting customer self-efficacy. The role of a psychologist - analysing environmental and personality interactions to promote sustainable behavioural change. |
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Health behaviour and health behaviour patterns.
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Health behavior as a defined psychology research priority that includes an individual’s set of behaviors, beliefs, and habits in maintaining, improving, and preserving health throughout their lifespan. Health behaviour as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: a combination of different psychological approaches (cognitive, biheivioral, socio-cognitive and ecological), explaining the complex transition from health intent to real action and analysing the causes hindering the implementation of intent in real action. Patterns of health behaviour and their scientific framework: evolution from historical belief models (Health belief Model) to integrative and dynamic systems such as planned behavior theory and behavior change theory (Behavior change wheel). These models serve as a conceptual framework for identifying and purposefully analysing capabilities, opportunities and motivations (COM-B). Interventions and strategies in accordance with EuroPsy standards: planning and modelling, adaptation and efficiency assessment of evidence-based and ethical behavioural change techniques, avoiding manipulation or stigma and promoting customer self-efficacy. The role of a psychologist - analysing environmental and personality interactions to promote sustainable behavioural change. |
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Health behaviour and health behaviour patterns.
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Health behavior as a defined psychology research priority that includes an individual’s set of behaviors, beliefs, and habits in maintaining, improving, and preserving health throughout their lifespan. Health behaviour as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: a combination of different psychological approaches (cognitive, biheivioral, socio-cognitive and ecological), explaining the complex transition from health intent to real action and analysing the causes hindering the implementation of intent in real action. Patterns of health behaviour and their scientific framework: evolution from historical belief models (Health belief Model) to integrative and dynamic systems such as planned behavior theory and behavior change theory (Behavior change wheel). These models serve as a conceptual framework for identifying and purposefully analysing capabilities, opportunities and motivations (COM-B). Interventions and strategies in accordance with EuroPsy standards: planning and modelling, adaptation and efficiency assessment of evidence-based and ethical behavioural change techniques, avoiding manipulation or stigma and promoting customer self-efficacy. The role of a psychologist - analysing environmental and personality interactions to promote sustainable behavioural change. |
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Health behaviour and health behaviour patterns.
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Health behavior as a defined psychology research priority that includes an individual’s set of behaviors, beliefs, and habits in maintaining, improving, and preserving health throughout their lifespan. Health behaviour as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: a combination of different psychological approaches (cognitive, biheivioral, socio-cognitive and ecological), explaining the complex transition from health intent to real action and analysing the causes hindering the implementation of intent in real action. Patterns of health behaviour and their scientific framework: evolution from historical belief models (Health belief Model) to integrative and dynamic systems such as planned behavior theory and behavior change theory (Behavior change wheel). These models serve as a conceptual framework for identifying and purposefully analysing capabilities, opportunities and motivations (COM-B). Interventions and strategies in accordance with EuroPsy standards: planning and modelling, adaptation and efficiency assessment of evidence-based and ethical behavioural change techniques, avoiding manipulation or stigma and promoting customer self-efficacy. The role of a psychologist - analysing environmental and personality interactions to promote sustainable behavioural change. |
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Health behaviour and health behaviour patterns.
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Health behavior as a defined psychology research priority that includes an individual’s set of behaviors, beliefs, and habits in maintaining, improving, and preserving health throughout their lifespan. Health behaviour as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: a combination of different psychological approaches (cognitive, biheivioral, socio-cognitive and ecological), explaining the complex transition from health intent to real action and analysing the causes hindering the implementation of intent in real action. Patterns of health behaviour and their scientific framework: evolution from historical belief models (Health belief Model) to integrative and dynamic systems such as planned behavior theory and behavior change theory (Behavior change wheel). These models serve as a conceptual framework for identifying and purposefully analysing capabilities, opportunities and motivations (COM-B). Interventions and strategies in accordance with EuroPsy standards: planning and modelling, adaptation and efficiency assessment of evidence-based and ethical behavioural change techniques, avoiding manipulation or stigma and promoting customer self-efficacy. The role of a psychologist - analysing environmental and personality interactions to promote sustainable behavioural change. |
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Health behaviour and health behaviour patterns.
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Health behavior as a defined psychology research priority that includes an individual’s set of behaviors, beliefs, and habits in maintaining, improving, and preserving health throughout their lifespan. Health behaviour as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: a combination of different psychological approaches (cognitive, biheivioral, socio-cognitive and ecological), explaining the complex transition from health intent to real action and analysing the causes hindering the implementation of intent in real action. Patterns of health behaviour and their scientific framework: evolution from historical belief models (Health belief Model) to integrative and dynamic systems such as planned behavior theory and behavior change theory (Behavior change wheel). These models serve as a conceptual framework for identifying and purposefully analysing capabilities, opportunities and motivations (COM-B). Interventions and strategies in accordance with EuroPsy standards: planning and modelling, adaptation and efficiency assessment of evidence-based and ethical behavioural change techniques, avoiding manipulation or stigma and promoting customer self-efficacy. The role of a psychologist - analysing environmental and personality interactions to promote sustainable behavioural change. |
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Customer education. Communication in healthcare. Customer similarity and the factors affecting it.
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Customer education and communication as a conceptually unified field of practice of health psychology based on scientifically based principles of social statement and information processing. Communication in healthcare as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: the historic shift from the traditional, directive (paternalistic) medical model to a collaborative, client-centric approach. This model respects the customer’s subjective experience, autonomy, values and right to intelligible, accessible information. Customer similarity (adherence) and its influencing aspects: analysis of biopsychosocial aspects that include cognitive beliefs, emotional barriers, social support and health literacy (Health literacy). Likeability is defined as a dynamic and evolving process in the context of health behavior, not as a static characteristic of a customer’s character. Education strategies according to EuroPsy professional standards: application of evidence-based psychological methods and communication skills (such as motivational interviewing, feedback and active listening) to promote customer self-efficacy, autonomy and shared decision-making (shared decision-making). Professional identity of specialist: the role of a psychologist as a mediator between the client and healthcare staff/specialists in providing ethical, empathetic and effective information exchange in a multidisciplinary environment. |
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Customer education. Communication in healthcare. Customer similarity and the factors affecting it.
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Customer education and communication as a conceptually unified field of practice of health psychology based on scientifically based principles of social statement and information processing. Communication in healthcare as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: the historic shift from the traditional, directive (paternalistic) medical model to a collaborative, client-centric approach. This model respects the customer’s subjective experience, autonomy, values and right to intelligible, accessible information. Customer similarity (adherence) and its influencing aspects: analysis of biopsychosocial aspects that include cognitive beliefs, emotional barriers, social support and health literacy (Health literacy). Likeability is defined as a dynamic and evolving process in the context of health behavior, not as a static characteristic of a customer’s character. Education strategies according to EuroPsy professional standards: application of evidence-based psychological methods and communication skills (such as motivational interviewing, feedback and active listening) to promote customer self-efficacy, autonomy and shared decision-making (shared decision-making). Professional identity of specialist: the role of a psychologist as a mediator between the client and healthcare staff/specialists in providing ethical, empathetic and effective information exchange in a multidisciplinary environment. |
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Customer education. Communication in healthcare. Customer similarity and the factors affecting it.
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Customer education and communication as a conceptually unified field of practice of health psychology based on scientifically based principles of social statement and information processing. Communication in healthcare as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: the historic shift from the traditional, directive (paternalistic) medical model to a collaborative, client-centric approach. This model respects the customer’s subjective experience, autonomy, values and right to intelligible, accessible information. Customer similarity (adherence) and its influencing aspects: analysis of biopsychosocial aspects that include cognitive beliefs, emotional barriers, social support and health literacy (Health literacy). Likeability is defined as a dynamic and evolving process in the context of health behavior, not as a static characteristic of a customer’s character. Education strategies according to EuroPsy professional standards: application of evidence-based psychological methods and communication skills (such as motivational interviewing, feedback and active listening) to promote customer self-efficacy, autonomy and shared decision-making (shared decision-making). Professional identity of specialist: the role of a psychologist as a mediator between the client and healthcare staff/specialists in providing ethical, empathetic and effective information exchange in a multidisciplinary environment. |
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Customer education. Communication in healthcare. Customer similarity and the factors affecting it.
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Customer education and communication as a conceptually unified field of practice of health psychology based on scientifically based principles of social statement and information processing. Communication in healthcare as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: the historic shift from the traditional, directive (paternalistic) medical model to a collaborative, client-centric approach. This model respects the customer’s subjective experience, autonomy, values and right to intelligible, accessible information. Customer similarity (adherence) and its influencing aspects: analysis of biopsychosocial aspects that include cognitive beliefs, emotional barriers, social support and health literacy (Health literacy). Likeability is defined as a dynamic and evolving process in the context of health behavior, not as a static characteristic of a customer’s character. Education strategies according to EuroPsy professional standards: application of evidence-based psychological methods and communication skills (such as motivational interviewing, feedback and active listening) to promote customer self-efficacy, autonomy and shared decision-making (shared decision-making). Professional identity of specialist: the role of a psychologist as a mediator between the client and healthcare staff/specialists in providing ethical, empathetic and effective information exchange in a multidisciplinary environment. |
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Customer education. Communication in healthcare. Customer similarity and the factors affecting it.
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Customer education and communication as a conceptually unified field of practice of health psychology based on scientifically based principles of social statement and information processing. Communication in healthcare as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: the historic shift from the traditional, directive (paternalistic) medical model to a collaborative, client-centric approach. This model respects the customer’s subjective experience, autonomy, values and right to intelligible, accessible information. Customer similarity (adherence) and its influencing aspects: analysis of biopsychosocial aspects that include cognitive beliefs, emotional barriers, social support and health literacy (Health literacy). Likeability is defined as a dynamic and evolving process in the context of health behavior, not as a static characteristic of a customer’s character. Education strategies according to EuroPsy professional standards: application of evidence-based psychological methods and communication skills (such as motivational interviewing, feedback and active listening) to promote customer self-efficacy, autonomy and shared decision-making (shared decision-making). Professional identity of specialist: the role of a psychologist as a mediator between the client and healthcare staff/specialists in providing ethical, empathetic and effective information exchange in a multidisciplinary environment. |
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Customer education. Communication in healthcare. Customer similarity and the factors affecting it.
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Customer education and communication as a conceptually unified field of practice of health psychology based on scientifically based principles of social statement and information processing. Communication in healthcare as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: the historic shift from the traditional, directive (paternalistic) medical model to a collaborative, client-centric approach. This model respects the customer’s subjective experience, autonomy, values and right to intelligible, accessible information. Customer similarity (adherence) and its influencing aspects: analysis of biopsychosocial aspects that include cognitive beliefs, emotional barriers, social support and health literacy (Health literacy). Likeability is defined as a dynamic and evolving process in the context of health behavior, not as a static characteristic of a customer’s character. Education strategies according to EuroPsy professional standards: application of evidence-based psychological methods and communication skills (such as motivational interviewing, feedback and active listening) to promote customer self-efficacy, autonomy and shared decision-making (shared decision-making). Professional identity of specialist: the role of a psychologist as a mediator between the client and healthcare staff/specialists in providing ethical, empathetic and effective information exchange in a multidisciplinary environment. |
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Stress and health.
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The topic analyzes stress and emotion regulation as a priority field of health psychology research and a central psychosomatic mechanism. Stress is viewed as a multiparadigmal phenomenon, covering its evolution from the biological ’fight or run’ reaction to the effects of chronic distress on the immune system and gene expression. Students gain an understanding of the basics of psychoneuroimmunology and the role of emotion suppression in the ethyology of somatic disorders. The topic learns evidence-based coping strategies (cognitive reassessment, self-regulation, mindfulness) and the role of a psychologist in promoting life force. According to EuroPsy standards, students learn to identify individual resources for transforming distress into adaptive eustresis, strengthening the identity of ’Scientist-Practitioner’ through psychoeducation and targeted intervention planning. |
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Stress and health.
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The topic analyzes stress and emotion regulation as a priority field of health psychology research and a central psychosomatic mechanism. Stress is viewed as a multiparadigmal phenomenon, covering its evolution from the biological ’fight or run’ reaction to the effects of chronic distress on the immune system and gene expression. Students gain an understanding of the basics of psychoneuroimmunology and the role of emotion suppression in the ethyology of somatic disorders. The topic learns evidence-based coping strategies (cognitive reassessment, self-regulation, mindfulness) and the role of a psychologist in promoting life force. According to EuroPsy standards, students learn to identify individual resources for transforming distress into adaptive eustresis, strengthening the identity of ’Scientist-Practitioner’ through psychoeducation and targeted intervention planning. |
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Stress and health.
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The topic analyzes stress and emotion regulation as a priority field of health psychology research and a central psychosomatic mechanism. Stress is viewed as a multiparadigmal phenomenon, covering its evolution from the biological ’fight or run’ reaction to the effects of chronic distress on the immune system and gene expression. Students gain an understanding of the basics of psychoneuroimmunology and the role of emotion suppression in the ethyology of somatic disorders. The topic learns evidence-based coping strategies (cognitive reassessment, self-regulation, mindfulness) and the role of a psychologist in promoting life force. According to EuroPsy standards, students learn to identify individual resources for transforming distress into adaptive eustresis, strengthening the identity of ’Scientist-Practitioner’ through psychoeducation and targeted intervention planning. |
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Stress and health.
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The topic analyzes stress and emotion regulation as a priority field of health psychology research and a central psychosomatic mechanism. Stress is viewed as a multiparadigmal phenomenon, covering its evolution from the biological ’fight or run’ reaction to the effects of chronic distress on the immune system and gene expression. Students gain an understanding of the basics of psychoneuroimmunology and the role of emotion suppression in the ethyology of somatic disorders. The topic learns evidence-based coping strategies (cognitive reassessment, self-regulation, mindfulness) and the role of a psychologist in promoting life force. According to EuroPsy standards, students learn to identify individual resources for transforming distress into adaptive eustresis, strengthening the identity of ’Scientist-Practitioner’ through psychoeducation and targeted intervention planning. |
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Stress and health.
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The topic analyzes stress and emotion regulation as a priority field of health psychology research and a central psychosomatic mechanism. Stress is viewed as a multiparadigmal phenomenon, covering its evolution from the biological ’fight or run’ reaction to the effects of chronic distress on the immune system and gene expression. Students gain an understanding of the basics of psychoneuroimmunology and the role of emotion suppression in the ethyology of somatic disorders. The topic learns evidence-based coping strategies (cognitive reassessment, self-regulation, mindfulness) and the role of a psychologist in promoting life force. According to EuroPsy standards, students learn to identify individual resources for transforming distress into adaptive eustresis, strengthening the identity of ’Scientist-Practitioner’ through psychoeducation and targeted intervention planning. |
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Stress and health.
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The topic analyzes stress and emotion regulation as a priority field of health psychology research and a central psychosomatic mechanism. Stress is viewed as a multiparadigmal phenomenon, covering its evolution from the biological ’fight or run’ reaction to the effects of chronic distress on the immune system and gene expression. Students gain an understanding of the basics of psychoneuroimmunology and the role of emotion suppression in the ethyology of somatic disorders. The topic learns evidence-based coping strategies (cognitive reassessment, self-regulation, mindfulness) and the role of a psychologist in promoting life force. According to EuroPsy standards, students learn to identify individual resources for transforming distress into adaptive eustresis, strengthening the identity of ’Scientist-Practitioner’ through psychoeducation and targeted intervention planning. |
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Stress and health.
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The topic analyzes stress and emotion regulation as a priority field of health psychology research and a central psychosomatic mechanism. Stress is viewed as a multiparadigmal phenomenon, covering its evolution from the biological ’fight or run’ reaction to the effects of chronic distress on the immune system and gene expression. Students gain an understanding of the basics of psychoneuroimmunology and the role of emotion suppression in the ethyology of somatic disorders. The topic learns evidence-based coping strategies (cognitive reassessment, self-regulation, mindfulness) and the role of a psychologist in promoting life force. According to EuroPsy standards, students learn to identify individual resources for transforming distress into adaptive eustresis, strengthening the identity of ’Scientist-Practitioner’ through psychoeducation and targeted intervention planning. |
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Stress and health.
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The topic analyzes stress and emotion regulation as a priority field of health psychology research and a central psychosomatic mechanism. Stress is viewed as a multiparadigmal phenomenon, covering its evolution from the biological ’fight or run’ reaction to the effects of chronic distress on the immune system and gene expression. Students gain an understanding of the basics of psychoneuroimmunology and the role of emotion suppression in the ethyology of somatic disorders. The topic learns evidence-based coping strategies (cognitive reassessment, self-regulation, mindfulness) and the role of a psychologist in promoting life force. According to EuroPsy standards, students learn to identify individual resources for transforming distress into adaptive eustresis, strengthening the identity of ’Scientist-Practitioner’ through psychoeducation and targeted intervention planning. |
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Chronic diseases. Physical and socio-psychological consequences. Aspects affecting the management of chronic diseases. Psychological interventions in the management of chronic diseases.
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Chronic diseases as a scientifically complex subject of research into health psychology that demands a conceptually unified approach to managing lasting health changes in an individual’s lifecycle. Chronic disease as a phenomenon combining medical rehabilitation, personality psychology and social system, defining disease not as a static diagnosis or condition but as a dynamic process of adaptation and self-regulation. Physical and socio-psychological consequences: an in-depth analysis of the relationship of disease to an individual’s identity, social roles, functional abilities and overall perception of the meaning of life. Aspects affecting overcoming: a holistic view of resources ranging from biological factors (symptom severity) and cognitive circuits (disease perception) to psychosocial resources - self-efficacy, a sense of “social security,” social support and access to healthcare. Psychological interventions in accordance with EuroPsy professional standards: application of evidence-based methods (e.g. CBT, mindfulness and self-compassion interventions) as well as modern digital tools to reduce psychological distress, promote self-care skills and quality of life. A psychologist, as one of the healthcare specialists in a multi-professional team to strengthen the support system in the long term. |
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Chronic diseases. Physical and socio-psychological consequences. Aspects affecting the management of chronic diseases. Psychological interventions in the management of chronic diseases.
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Chronic diseases as a scientifically complex subject of research into health psychology that demands a conceptually unified approach to managing lasting health changes in an individual’s lifecycle. Chronic disease as a phenomenon combining medical rehabilitation, personality psychology and social system, defining disease not as a static diagnosis or condition but as a dynamic process of adaptation and self-regulation. Physical and socio-psychological consequences: an in-depth analysis of the relationship of disease to an individual’s identity, social roles, functional abilities and overall perception of the meaning of life. Aspects affecting overcoming: a holistic view of resources ranging from biological factors (symptom severity) and cognitive circuits (disease perception) to psychosocial resources - self-efficacy, a sense of “social security,” social support and access to healthcare. Psychological interventions in accordance with EuroPsy professional standards: application of evidence-based methods (e.g. CBT, mindfulness and self-compassion interventions) as well as modern digital tools to reduce psychological distress, promote self-care skills and quality of life. A psychologist, as one of the healthcare specialists in a multi-professional team to strengthen the support system in the long term. |
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Chronic diseases. Physical and socio-psychological consequences. Aspects affecting the management of chronic diseases. Psychological interventions in the management of chronic diseases.
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Chronic diseases as a scientifically complex subject of research into health psychology that demands a conceptually unified approach to managing lasting health changes in an individual’s lifecycle. Chronic disease as a phenomenon combining medical rehabilitation, personality psychology and social system, defining disease not as a static diagnosis or condition but as a dynamic process of adaptation and self-regulation. Physical and socio-psychological consequences: an in-depth analysis of the relationship of disease to an individual’s identity, social roles, functional abilities and overall perception of the meaning of life. Aspects affecting overcoming: a holistic view of resources ranging from biological factors (symptom severity) and cognitive circuits (disease perception) to psychosocial resources - self-efficacy, a sense of “social security,” social support and access to healthcare. Psychological interventions in accordance with EuroPsy professional standards: application of evidence-based methods (e.g. CBT, mindfulness and self-compassion interventions) as well as modern digital tools to reduce psychological distress, promote self-care skills and quality of life. A psychologist, as one of the healthcare specialists in a multi-professional team to strengthen the support system in the long term. |
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Chronic diseases. Physical and socio-psychological consequences. Aspects affecting the management of chronic diseases. Psychological interventions in the management of chronic diseases.
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Chronic diseases as a scientifically complex subject of research into health psychology that demands a conceptually unified approach to managing lasting health changes in an individual’s lifecycle. Chronic disease as a phenomenon combining medical rehabilitation, personality psychology and social system, defining disease not as a static diagnosis or condition but as a dynamic process of adaptation and self-regulation. Physical and socio-psychological consequences: an in-depth analysis of the relationship of disease to an individual’s identity, social roles, functional abilities and overall perception of the meaning of life. Aspects affecting overcoming: a holistic view of resources ranging from biological factors (symptom severity) and cognitive circuits (disease perception) to psychosocial resources - self-efficacy, a sense of “social security,” social support and access to healthcare. Psychological interventions in accordance with EuroPsy professional standards: application of evidence-based methods (e.g. CBT, mindfulness and self-compassion interventions) as well as modern digital tools to reduce psychological distress, promote self-care skills and quality of life. A psychologist, as one of the healthcare specialists in a multi-professional team to strengthen the support system in the long term. |
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Chronic diseases. Physical and socio-psychological consequences. Aspects affecting the management of chronic diseases. Psychological interventions in the management of chronic diseases.
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Chronic diseases as a scientifically complex subject of research into health psychology that demands a conceptually unified approach to managing lasting health changes in an individual’s lifecycle. Chronic disease as a phenomenon combining medical rehabilitation, personality psychology and social system, defining disease not as a static diagnosis or condition but as a dynamic process of adaptation and self-regulation. Physical and socio-psychological consequences: an in-depth analysis of the relationship of disease to an individual’s identity, social roles, functional abilities and overall perception of the meaning of life. Aspects affecting overcoming: a holistic view of resources ranging from biological factors (symptom severity) and cognitive circuits (disease perception) to psychosocial resources - self-efficacy, a sense of “social security,” social support and access to healthcare. Psychological interventions in accordance with EuroPsy professional standards: application of evidence-based methods (e.g. CBT, mindfulness and self-compassion interventions) as well as modern digital tools to reduce psychological distress, promote self-care skills and quality of life. A psychologist, as one of the healthcare specialists in a multi-professional team to strengthen the support system in the long term. |
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Chronic diseases. Physical and socio-psychological consequences. Aspects affecting the management of chronic diseases. Psychological interventions in the management of chronic diseases.
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Chronic diseases as a scientifically complex subject of research into health psychology that demands a conceptually unified approach to managing lasting health changes in an individual’s lifecycle. Chronic disease as a phenomenon combining medical rehabilitation, personality psychology and social system, defining disease not as a static diagnosis or condition but as a dynamic process of adaptation and self-regulation. Physical and socio-psychological consequences: an in-depth analysis of the relationship of disease to an individual’s identity, social roles, functional abilities and overall perception of the meaning of life. Aspects affecting overcoming: a holistic view of resources ranging from biological factors (symptom severity) and cognitive circuits (disease perception) to psychosocial resources - self-efficacy, a sense of “social security,” social support and access to healthcare. Psychological interventions in accordance with EuroPsy professional standards: application of evidence-based methods (e.g. CBT, mindfulness and self-compassion interventions) as well as modern digital tools to reduce psychological distress, promote self-care skills and quality of life. A psychologist, as one of the healthcare specialists in a multi-professional team to strengthen the support system in the long term. |
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Chronic diseases. Physical and socio-psychological consequences. Aspects affecting the management of chronic diseases. Psychological interventions in the management of chronic diseases.
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Chronic diseases as a scientifically complex subject of research into health psychology that demands a conceptually unified approach to managing lasting health changes in an individual’s lifecycle. Chronic disease as a phenomenon combining medical rehabilitation, personality psychology and social system, defining disease not as a static diagnosis or condition but as a dynamic process of adaptation and self-regulation. Physical and socio-psychological consequences: an in-depth analysis of the relationship of disease to an individual’s identity, social roles, functional abilities and overall perception of the meaning of life. Aspects affecting overcoming: a holistic view of resources ranging from biological factors (symptom severity) and cognitive circuits (disease perception) to psychosocial resources - self-efficacy, a sense of “social security,” social support and access to healthcare. Psychological interventions in accordance with EuroPsy professional standards: application of evidence-based methods (e.g. CBT, mindfulness and self-compassion interventions) as well as modern digital tools to reduce psychological distress, promote self-care skills and quality of life. A psychologist, as one of the healthcare specialists in a multi-professional team to strengthen the support system in the long term. |
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Chronic diseases. Physical and socio-psychological consequences. Aspects affecting the management of chronic diseases. Psychological interventions in the management of chronic diseases.
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Chronic diseases as a scientifically complex subject of research into health psychology that demands a conceptually unified approach to managing lasting health changes in an individual’s lifecycle. Chronic disease as a phenomenon combining medical rehabilitation, personality psychology and social system, defining disease not as a static diagnosis or condition but as a dynamic process of adaptation and self-regulation. Physical and socio-psychological consequences: an in-depth analysis of the relationship of disease to an individual’s identity, social roles, functional abilities and overall perception of the meaning of life. Aspects affecting overcoming: a holistic view of resources ranging from biological factors (symptom severity) and cognitive circuits (disease perception) to psychosocial resources - self-efficacy, a sense of “social security,” social support and access to healthcare. Psychological interventions in accordance with EuroPsy professional standards: application of evidence-based methods (e.g. CBT, mindfulness and self-compassion interventions) as well as modern digital tools to reduce psychological distress, promote self-care skills and quality of life. A psychologist, as one of the healthcare specialists in a multi-professional team to strengthen the support system in the long term. |
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The concept of pain. Acute and chronic pain. Pain control techniques.
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The concept of pain as a multidimensional, subjective and complex bio-psycho-neurological experience. It includes biological signal (nociception), emotional response and cognitive interpretation, representing health psychology as an institutionally unified and scientifically grounded field in medicine and psychology. Pain as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: a fundamental shift from linear biomedical perception (pain only as a symptom of tissue damage) to a biopsychosocial model, highlighting the indivisibility of psyche and somatics and the neurobiological regulation of pain. Characterisation of acute and chronic pain: differences in acute and chronic pain. Chronic pain is analyzed as a phenomenon that transforms personality subjective experience, identity and social functioning. Pain control techniques according to EuroPsy’s competence model: integration of evidence-based psychological interventions (such as CBT, relaxation, mindfulness and stress management) into a multidisciplinary care plan to promote customer likeability and self-efficacy. Professional identity and ethics of a health psychologist: as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and the limits of responsibility. The role of a psychologist is to ensure the safety, autonomy and emotional support of the client in the pain management process. |
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The concept of pain. Acute and chronic pain. Pain control techniques.
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The concept of pain as a multidimensional, subjective and complex bio-psycho-neurological experience. It includes biological signal (nociception), emotional response and cognitive interpretation, representing health psychology as an institutionally unified and scientifically grounded field in medicine and psychology. Pain as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: a fundamental shift from linear biomedical perception (pain only as a symptom of tissue damage) to a biopsychosocial model, highlighting the indivisibility of psyche and somatics and the neurobiological regulation of pain. Characterisation of acute and chronic pain: differences in acute and chronic pain. Chronic pain is analyzed as a phenomenon that transforms personality subjective experience, identity and social functioning. Pain control techniques according to EuroPsy’s competence model: integration of evidence-based psychological interventions (such as CBT, relaxation, mindfulness and stress management) into a multidisciplinary care plan to promote customer likeability and self-efficacy. Professional identity and ethics of a health psychologist: as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and the limits of responsibility. The role of a psychologist is to ensure the safety, autonomy and emotional support of the client in the pain management process. |
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The concept of pain. Acute and chronic pain. Pain control techniques.
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The concept of pain as a multidimensional, subjective and complex bio-psycho-neurological experience. It includes biological signal (nociception), emotional response and cognitive interpretation, representing health psychology as an institutionally unified and scientifically grounded field in medicine and psychology. Pain as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: a fundamental shift from linear biomedical perception (pain only as a symptom of tissue damage) to a biopsychosocial model, highlighting the indivisibility of psyche and somatics and the neurobiological regulation of pain. Characterisation of acute and chronic pain: differences in acute and chronic pain. Chronic pain is analyzed as a phenomenon that transforms personality subjective experience, identity and social functioning. Pain control techniques according to EuroPsy’s competence model: integration of evidence-based psychological interventions (such as CBT, relaxation, mindfulness and stress management) into a multidisciplinary care plan to promote customer likeability and self-efficacy. Professional identity and ethics of a health psychologist: as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and the limits of responsibility. The role of a psychologist is to ensure the safety, autonomy and emotional support of the client in the pain management process. |
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The concept of pain. Acute and chronic pain. Pain control techniques.
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The concept of pain as a multidimensional, subjective and complex bio-psycho-neurological experience. It includes biological signal (nociception), emotional response and cognitive interpretation, representing health psychology as an institutionally unified and scientifically grounded field in medicine and psychology. Pain as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: a fundamental shift from linear biomedical perception (pain only as a symptom of tissue damage) to a biopsychosocial model, highlighting the indivisibility of psyche and somatics and the neurobiological regulation of pain. Characterisation of acute and chronic pain: differences in acute and chronic pain. Chronic pain is analyzed as a phenomenon that transforms personality subjective experience, identity and social functioning. Pain control techniques according to EuroPsy’s competence model: integration of evidence-based psychological interventions (such as CBT, relaxation, mindfulness and stress management) into a multidisciplinary care plan to promote customer likeability and self-efficacy. Professional identity and ethics of a health psychologist: as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and the limits of responsibility. The role of a psychologist is to ensure the safety, autonomy and emotional support of the client in the pain management process. |
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The concept of pain. Acute and chronic pain. Pain control techniques.
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The concept of pain as a multidimensional, subjective and complex bio-psycho-neurological experience. It includes biological signal (nociception), emotional response and cognitive interpretation, representing health psychology as an institutionally unified and scientifically grounded field in medicine and psychology. Pain as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: a fundamental shift from linear biomedical perception (pain only as a symptom of tissue damage) to a biopsychosocial model, highlighting the indivisibility of psyche and somatics and the neurobiological regulation of pain. Characterisation of acute and chronic pain: differences in acute and chronic pain. Chronic pain is analyzed as a phenomenon that transforms personality subjective experience, identity and social functioning. Pain control techniques according to EuroPsy’s competence model: integration of evidence-based psychological interventions (such as CBT, relaxation, mindfulness and stress management) into a multidisciplinary care plan to promote customer likeability and self-efficacy. Professional identity and ethics of a health psychologist: as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and the limits of responsibility. The role of a psychologist is to ensure the safety, autonomy and emotional support of the client in the pain management process. |
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The concept of pain. Acute and chronic pain. Pain control techniques.
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The concept of pain as a multidimensional, subjective and complex bio-psycho-neurological experience. It includes biological signal (nociception), emotional response and cognitive interpretation, representing health psychology as an institutionally unified and scientifically grounded field in medicine and psychology. Pain as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: a fundamental shift from linear biomedical perception (pain only as a symptom of tissue damage) to a biopsychosocial model, highlighting the indivisibility of psyche and somatics and the neurobiological regulation of pain. Characterisation of acute and chronic pain: differences in acute and chronic pain. Chronic pain is analyzed as a phenomenon that transforms personality subjective experience, identity and social functioning. Pain control techniques according to EuroPsy’s competence model: integration of evidence-based psychological interventions (such as CBT, relaxation, mindfulness and stress management) into a multidisciplinary care plan to promote customer likeability and self-efficacy. Professional identity and ethics of a health psychologist: as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and the limits of responsibility. The role of a psychologist is to ensure the safety, autonomy and emotional support of the client in the pain management process. |
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Data security, privacy and ethics in the digital environment
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Data security and confidentiality as a legally defined framework for the operation of a psychologist that ensures the integrity of sensitive information and the protection of client privacy. Professional ethics as a multiparadigmal field: coexistence of opportunities provided by digital technologies with strong legal (GDPR) and moral obligations with the client, ensuring adherence to the “no harm” principle in the virtual space. Conceptual basics according to EuroPsy standards: the specificities of the informed consent process for remote communication, the choice of secure communication channels and the maintenance of professional boundaries in the digital environment (EFPA, 2024). Data protection, technological risks and client rights in a multidisciplinary e-health environment. Myths circulated in society about full anonymity on the internet or the impossibility of data security, contrasting them with scientifically sound and regulated cybersecurity practices in psychology. |
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Data security, privacy and ethics in the digital environment
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Data security and confidentiality as a legally defined framework for the operation of a psychologist that ensures the integrity of sensitive information and the protection of client privacy. Professional ethics as a multiparadigmal field: coexistence of opportunities provided by digital technologies with strong legal (GDPR) and moral obligations with the client, ensuring adherence to the “no harm” principle in the virtual space. Conceptual basics according to EuroPsy standards: the specificities of the informed consent process for remote communication, the choice of secure communication channels and the maintenance of professional boundaries in the digital environment (EFPA, 2024). Data protection, technological risks and client rights in a multidisciplinary e-health environment. Myths circulated in society about full anonymity on the internet or the impossibility of data security, contrasting them with scientifically sound and regulated cybersecurity practices in psychology. |
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Data security, privacy and ethics in the digital environment
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Data security and confidentiality as a legally defined framework for the operation of a psychologist that ensures the integrity of sensitive information and the protection of client privacy. Professional ethics as a multiparadigmal field: coexistence of opportunities provided by digital technologies with strong legal (GDPR) and moral obligations with the client, ensuring adherence to the “no harm” principle in the virtual space. Conceptual basics according to EuroPsy standards: the specificities of the informed consent process for remote communication, the choice of secure communication channels and the maintenance of professional boundaries in the digital environment (EFPA, 2024). Data protection, technological risks and client rights in a multidisciplinary e-health environment. Myths circulated in society about full anonymity on the internet or the impossibility of data security, contrasting them with scientifically sound and regulated cybersecurity practices in psychology. |
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Data security, privacy and ethics in the digital environment
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Data security and confidentiality as a legally defined framework for the operation of a psychologist that ensures the integrity of sensitive information and the protection of client privacy. Professional ethics as a multiparadigmal field: coexistence of opportunities provided by digital technologies with strong legal (GDPR) and moral obligations with the client, ensuring adherence to the “no harm” principle in the virtual space. Conceptual basics according to EuroPsy standards: the specificities of the informed consent process for remote communication, the choice of secure communication channels and the maintenance of professional boundaries in the digital environment (EFPA, 2024). Data protection, technological risks and client rights in a multidisciplinary e-health environment. Myths circulated in society about full anonymity on the internet or the impossibility of data security, contrasting them with scientifically sound and regulated cybersecurity practices in psychology. |
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Digitalisation and artificial intelligence in health psychology
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Digitisation and artificial intelligence (AI) as a conceptually new and dynamic development that transforms research, diagnostics and intervention strategies. Technology integration as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: synergies between algorithmic accuracy (AI) and human empathy for expanding the biopsychosocial model by creating personalized and more accessible healthcare for AI and digital tools for changing health behavior: use of apps, wearables, and generic AI for real-time monitoring and personalized support. Professional activity according to EuroPsy’s competence model: the skills to critically assess the scientific credibility, algorithm neutrality and ethical application of AI tools. Professional identity of the specialist: Health psychologist as curator of digital innovation who integrates data provided by AI into the assistance process. Myths circulating in society about AI as a substitute psychologist or, on the contrary, the total unreliability of AI, contrasting them with a scientific understanding of AI as a powerful support tool in decision-making. |
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Digitalisation and artificial intelligence in health psychology
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Digitisation and artificial intelligence (AI) as a conceptually new and dynamic development that transforms research, diagnostics and intervention strategies. Technology integration as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: synergies between algorithmic accuracy (AI) and human empathy for expanding the biopsychosocial model by creating personalized and more accessible healthcare for AI and digital tools for changing health behavior: use of apps, wearables, and generic AI for real-time monitoring and personalized support. Professional activity according to EuroPsy’s competence model: the skills to critically assess the scientific credibility, algorithm neutrality and ethical application of AI tools. Professional identity of the specialist: Health psychologist as curator of digital innovation who integrates data provided by AI into the assistance process. Myths circulating in society about AI as a substitute psychologist or, on the contrary, the total unreliability of AI, contrasting them with a scientific understanding of AI as a powerful support tool in decision-making. |
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Digitalisation and artificial intelligence in health psychology
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Digitisation and artificial intelligence (AI) as a conceptually new and dynamic development that transforms research, diagnostics and intervention strategies. Technology integration as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: synergies between algorithmic accuracy (AI) and human empathy for expanding the biopsychosocial model by creating personalized and more accessible healthcare for AI and digital tools for changing health behavior: use of apps, wearables, and generic AI for real-time monitoring and personalized support. Professional activity according to EuroPsy’s competence model: the skills to critically assess the scientific credibility, algorithm neutrality and ethical application of AI tools. Professional identity of the specialist: Health psychologist as curator of digital innovation who integrates data provided by AI into the assistance process. Myths circulating in society about AI as a substitute psychologist or, on the contrary, the total unreliability of AI, contrasting them with a scientific understanding of AI as a powerful support tool in decision-making. |
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Digitalisation and artificial intelligence in health psychology
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Digitisation and artificial intelligence (AI) as a conceptually new and dynamic development that transforms research, diagnostics and intervention strategies. Technology integration as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: synergies between algorithmic accuracy (AI) and human empathy for expanding the biopsychosocial model by creating personalized and more accessible healthcare for AI and digital tools for changing health behavior: use of apps, wearables, and generic AI for real-time monitoring and personalized support. Professional activity according to EuroPsy’s competence model: the skills to critically assess the scientific credibility, algorithm neutrality and ethical application of AI tools. Professional identity of the specialist: Health psychologist as curator of digital innovation who integrates data provided by AI into the assistance process. Myths circulating in society about AI as a substitute psychologist or, on the contrary, the total unreliability of AI, contrasting them with a scientific understanding of AI as a powerful support tool in decision-making. |
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Digitalisation and artificial intelligence in health psychology
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Digitisation and artificial intelligence (AI) as a conceptually new and dynamic development that transforms research, diagnostics and intervention strategies. Technology integration as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: synergies between algorithmic accuracy (AI) and human empathy for expanding the biopsychosocial model by creating personalized and more accessible healthcare for AI and digital tools for changing health behavior: use of apps, wearables, and generic AI for real-time monitoring and personalized support. Professional activity according to EuroPsy’s competence model: the skills to critically assess the scientific credibility, algorithm neutrality and ethical application of AI tools. Professional identity of the specialist: Health psychologist as curator of digital innovation who integrates data provided by AI into the assistance process. Myths circulating in society about AI as a substitute psychologist or, on the contrary, the total unreliability of AI, contrasting them with a scientific understanding of AI as a powerful support tool in decision-making. |
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Digitalisation and artificial intelligence in health psychology
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Digitisation and artificial intelligence (AI) as a conceptually new and dynamic development that transforms research, diagnostics and intervention strategies. Technology integration as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: synergies between algorithmic accuracy (AI) and human empathy for expanding the biopsychosocial model by creating personalized and more accessible healthcare for AI and digital tools for changing health behavior: use of apps, wearables, and generic AI for real-time monitoring and personalized support. Professional activity according to EuroPsy’s competence model: the skills to critically assess the scientific credibility, algorithm neutrality and ethical application of AI tools. Professional identity of the specialist: Health psychologist as curator of digital innovation who integrates data provided by AI into the assistance process. Myths circulating in society about AI as a substitute psychologist or, on the contrary, the total unreliability of AI, contrasting them with a scientific understanding of AI as a powerful support tool in decision-making. |
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Health and disease approaches: Biopsychosocial and psychosomatic perspective
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The topic provides insight into the evolution of health psychology as a multiparadigmal industry, highlighting the shift from biomedical paradigm to holistic biopsychosocial approach. Health is analyzed as a dynamic wellbeing resource throughout the lifecycle, integrating the role of prevention, rehabilitation and health promotion. Students get to know the conceptual basics of the industry (the definition of Matarazzo) and psychosomatics as a bridge between psyche and body. Special attention is paid to the professional identity of a psychologist in a multidisciplinary team based on the Scientist-Practitioner model and the specific competences of EuroPsy. Theoretical insights are contrasted with societal myths, strengthening scientific understanding of the relationship between psychological factors and somatic health and quality of life. |
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Health and disease approaches: Biopsychosocial and psychosomatic perspective
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The topic provides insight into the evolution of health psychology as a multiparadigmal industry, highlighting the shift from biomedical paradigm to holistic biopsychosocial approach. Health is analyzed as a dynamic wellbeing resource throughout the lifecycle, integrating the role of prevention, rehabilitation and health promotion. Students get to know the conceptual basics of the industry (the definition of Matarazzo) and psychosomatics as a bridge between psyche and body. Special attention is paid to the professional identity of a psychologist in a multidisciplinary team based on the Scientist-Practitioner model and the specific competences of EuroPsy. Theoretical insights are contrasted with societal myths, strengthening scientific understanding of the relationship between psychological factors and somatic health and quality of life. |
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Health and disease approaches: Biopsychosocial and psychosomatic perspective
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The topic provides insight into the evolution of health psychology as a multiparadigmal industry, highlighting the shift from biomedical paradigm to holistic biopsychosocial approach. Health is analyzed as a dynamic wellbeing resource throughout the lifecycle, integrating the role of prevention, rehabilitation and health promotion. Students get to know the conceptual basics of the industry (the definition of Matarazzo) and psychosomatics as a bridge between psyche and body. Special attention is paid to the professional identity of a psychologist in a multidisciplinary team based on the Scientist-Practitioner model and the specific competences of EuroPsy. Theoretical insights are contrasted with societal myths, strengthening scientific understanding of the relationship between psychological factors and somatic health and quality of life. |
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Health and disease approaches: Biopsychosocial and psychosomatic perspective
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The topic provides insight into the evolution of health psychology as a multiparadigmal industry, highlighting the shift from biomedical paradigm to holistic biopsychosocial approach. Health is analyzed as a dynamic wellbeing resource throughout the lifecycle, integrating the role of prevention, rehabilitation and health promotion. Students get to know the conceptual basics of the industry (the definition of Matarazzo) and psychosomatics as a bridge between psyche and body. Special attention is paid to the professional identity of a psychologist in a multidisciplinary team based on the Scientist-Practitioner model and the specific competences of EuroPsy. Theoretical insights are contrasted with societal myths, strengthening scientific understanding of the relationship between psychological factors and somatic health and quality of life. |
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Problem solving in a biopsychosocial and psychosomatic approach.
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The topic provides a methodological basis for practical application of the biopsychosocial model in health psychology. Students learn the conceptualisation of the case by analysing the interaction of biological, psychological and social factors and its role in the development of psychosomatic processes. Special attention is paid to a problem-solving algorithm that integrates a scientifically sound theoretical framework with targeted intervention planning. Within the scope of the topic, students develop professional identity by learning action schemes to work in a multidisciplinary team according to EuroPsy standards and the ’Scientist-Practitioner’ model, providing an ethical and systemic approach to analysing a client’s health challenges. |
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Problem solving in a biopsychosocial and psychosomatic approach.
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The topic provides a methodological basis for practical application of the biopsychosocial model in health psychology. Students learn the conceptualisation of the case by analysing the interaction of biological, psychological and social factors and its role in the development of psychosomatic processes. Special attention is paid to a problem-solving algorithm that integrates a scientifically sound theoretical framework with targeted intervention planning. Within the scope of the topic, students develop professional identity by learning action schemes to work in a multidisciplinary team according to EuroPsy standards and the ’Scientist-Practitioner’ model, providing an ethical and systemic approach to analysing a client’s health challenges. |
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Problem solving in a biopsychosocial and psychosomatic approach.
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The topic provides a methodological basis for practical application of the biopsychosocial model in health psychology. Students learn the conceptualisation of the case by analysing the interaction of biological, psychological and social factors and its role in the development of psychosomatic processes. Special attention is paid to a problem-solving algorithm that integrates a scientifically sound theoretical framework with targeted intervention planning. Within the scope of the topic, students develop professional identity by learning action schemes to work in a multidisciplinary team according to EuroPsy standards and the ’Scientist-Practitioner’ model, providing an ethical and systemic approach to analysing a client’s health challenges. |
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Problem solving in a biopsychosocial and psychosomatic approach.
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The topic provides a methodological basis for practical application of the biopsychosocial model in health psychology. Students learn the conceptualisation of the case by analysing the interaction of biological, psychological and social factors and its role in the development of psychosomatic processes. Special attention is paid to a problem-solving algorithm that integrates a scientifically sound theoretical framework with targeted intervention planning. Within the scope of the topic, students develop professional identity by learning action schemes to work in a multidisciplinary team according to EuroPsy standards and the ’Scientist-Practitioner’ model, providing an ethical and systemic approach to analysing a client’s health challenges. |
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Personality and health. The perception of symptoms of the disease.
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Personality aspects and health as a scientifically established research direction in health psychology that analyzes the relationship of stable individual differences -- traits, dispositions, and cognitive styles -- to health behaviors, disease aetiology, and recovery prognosis. Personality as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: interaction between different theoretical approaches (trait theories such as Big five (Big five), psychodynamic and cognitively biheivioral models). The topic focuses on how an individual’s character structure mediates stress perception, emotion regulation and physiological responses, affecting psychoneuroimmunological processes. Disease symptom perception: an analysis of the psychological mechanisms that determine how an individual notices, interprets and responds to physical sensations. A link is seen between personality traits (such as neuroticism or optimism) and a tendency towards Somatisation, or on the contrary, ignoring symptoms that have a significant impact on help-seeking behaviour. Professional activities according to EuroPsy standards: planning of individual psychological health interventions as well as modelling of an appropriate psychological support plan. Professional identity of specialist: the role of a psychologist as an expert who is able to differentiate objective clinical symptoms from the specificities of subjective perception by providing a holistic approach to the client in a multidisciplinary team and promoting adaptive coping mechanisms. |
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Personality and health. The perception of symptoms of the disease.
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Personality aspects and health as a scientifically established research direction in health psychology that analyzes the relationship of stable individual differences -- traits, dispositions, and cognitive styles -- to health behaviors, disease aetiology, and recovery prognosis. Personality as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: interaction between different theoretical approaches (trait theories such as Big five (Big five), psychodynamic and cognitively biheivioral models). The topic focuses on how an individual’s character structure mediates stress perception, emotion regulation and physiological responses, affecting psychoneuroimmunological processes. Disease symptom perception: an analysis of the psychological mechanisms that determine how an individual notices, interprets and responds to physical sensations. A link is seen between personality traits (such as neuroticism or optimism) and a tendency towards Somatisation, or on the contrary, ignoring symptoms that have a significant impact on help-seeking behaviour. Professional activities according to EuroPsy standards: planning of individual psychological health interventions as well as modelling of an appropriate psychological support plan. Professional identity of specialist: the role of a psychologist as an expert who is able to differentiate objective clinical symptoms from the specificities of subjective perception by providing a holistic approach to the client in a multidisciplinary team and promoting adaptive coping mechanisms. |
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Personality and health. The perception of symptoms of the disease.
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Personality aspects and health as a scientifically established research direction in health psychology that analyzes the relationship of stable individual differences -- traits, dispositions, and cognitive styles -- to health behaviors, disease aetiology, and recovery prognosis. Personality as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: interaction between different theoretical approaches (trait theories such as Big five (Big five), psychodynamic and cognitively biheivioral models). The topic focuses on how an individual’s character structure mediates stress perception, emotion regulation and physiological responses, affecting psychoneuroimmunological processes. Disease symptom perception: an analysis of the psychological mechanisms that determine how an individual notices, interprets and responds to physical sensations. A link is seen between personality traits (such as neuroticism or optimism) and a tendency towards Somatisation, or on the contrary, ignoring symptoms that have a significant impact on help-seeking behaviour. Professional activities according to EuroPsy standards: planning of individual psychological health interventions as well as modelling of an appropriate psychological support plan. Professional identity of specialist: the role of a psychologist as an expert who is able to differentiate objective clinical symptoms from the specificities of subjective perception by providing a holistic approach to the client in a multidisciplinary team and promoting adaptive coping mechanisms. |
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Personality and health. The perception of symptoms of the disease.
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Personality aspects and health as a scientifically established research direction in health psychology that analyzes the relationship of stable individual differences -- traits, dispositions, and cognitive styles -- to health behaviors, disease aetiology, and recovery prognosis. Personality as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: interaction between different theoretical approaches (trait theories such as Big five (Big five), psychodynamic and cognitively biheivioral models). The topic focuses on how an individual’s character structure mediates stress perception, emotion regulation and physiological responses, affecting psychoneuroimmunological processes. Disease symptom perception: an analysis of the psychological mechanisms that determine how an individual notices, interprets and responds to physical sensations. A link is seen between personality traits (such as neuroticism or optimism) and a tendency towards Somatisation, or on the contrary, ignoring symptoms that have a significant impact on help-seeking behaviour. Professional activities according to EuroPsy standards: planning of individual psychological health interventions as well as modelling of an appropriate psychological support plan. Professional identity of specialist: the role of a psychologist as an expert who is able to differentiate objective clinical symptoms from the specificities of subjective perception by providing a holistic approach to the client in a multidisciplinary team and promoting adaptive coping mechanisms. |
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Health behaviour and health behaviour patterns.
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Health behavior as a defined psychology research priority that includes an individual’s set of behaviors, beliefs, and habits in maintaining, improving, and preserving health throughout their lifespan. Health behaviour as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: a combination of different psychological approaches (cognitive, biheivioral, socio-cognitive and ecological), explaining the complex transition from health intent to real action and analysing the causes hindering the implementation of intent in real action. Patterns of health behaviour and their scientific framework: evolution from historical belief models (Health belief Model) to integrative and dynamic systems such as planned behavior theory and behavior change theory (Behavior change wheel). These models serve as a conceptual framework for identifying and purposefully analysing capabilities, opportunities and motivations (COM-B). Interventions and strategies in accordance with EuroPsy standards: planning and modelling, adaptation and efficiency assessment of evidence-based and ethical behavioural change techniques, avoiding manipulation or stigma and promoting customer self-efficacy. The role of a psychologist - analysing environmental and personality interactions to promote sustainable behavioural change. |
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Health behaviour and health behaviour patterns.
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Health behavior as a defined psychology research priority that includes an individual’s set of behaviors, beliefs, and habits in maintaining, improving, and preserving health throughout their lifespan. Health behaviour as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: a combination of different psychological approaches (cognitive, biheivioral, socio-cognitive and ecological), explaining the complex transition from health intent to real action and analysing the causes hindering the implementation of intent in real action. Patterns of health behaviour and their scientific framework: evolution from historical belief models (Health belief Model) to integrative and dynamic systems such as planned behavior theory and behavior change theory (Behavior change wheel). These models serve as a conceptual framework for identifying and purposefully analysing capabilities, opportunities and motivations (COM-B). Interventions and strategies in accordance with EuroPsy standards: planning and modelling, adaptation and efficiency assessment of evidence-based and ethical behavioural change techniques, avoiding manipulation or stigma and promoting customer self-efficacy. The role of a psychologist - analysing environmental and personality interactions to promote sustainable behavioural change. |
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Health behaviour and health behaviour patterns.
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Health behavior as a defined psychology research priority that includes an individual’s set of behaviors, beliefs, and habits in maintaining, improving, and preserving health throughout their lifespan. Health behaviour as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: a combination of different psychological approaches (cognitive, biheivioral, socio-cognitive and ecological), explaining the complex transition from health intent to real action and analysing the causes hindering the implementation of intent in real action. Patterns of health behaviour and their scientific framework: evolution from historical belief models (Health belief Model) to integrative and dynamic systems such as planned behavior theory and behavior change theory (Behavior change wheel). These models serve as a conceptual framework for identifying and purposefully analysing capabilities, opportunities and motivations (COM-B). Interventions and strategies in accordance with EuroPsy standards: planning and modelling, adaptation and efficiency assessment of evidence-based and ethical behavioural change techniques, avoiding manipulation or stigma and promoting customer self-efficacy. The role of a psychologist - analysing environmental and personality interactions to promote sustainable behavioural change. |
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Health behaviour and health behaviour patterns.
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Health behavior as a defined psychology research priority that includes an individual’s set of behaviors, beliefs, and habits in maintaining, improving, and preserving health throughout their lifespan. Health behaviour as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: a combination of different psychological approaches (cognitive, biheivioral, socio-cognitive and ecological), explaining the complex transition from health intent to real action and analysing the causes hindering the implementation of intent in real action. Patterns of health behaviour and their scientific framework: evolution from historical belief models (Health belief Model) to integrative and dynamic systems such as planned behavior theory and behavior change theory (Behavior change wheel). These models serve as a conceptual framework for identifying and purposefully analysing capabilities, opportunities and motivations (COM-B). Interventions and strategies in accordance with EuroPsy standards: planning and modelling, adaptation and efficiency assessment of evidence-based and ethical behavioural change techniques, avoiding manipulation or stigma and promoting customer self-efficacy. The role of a psychologist - analysing environmental and personality interactions to promote sustainable behavioural change. |
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Health behaviour and health behaviour patterns.
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Health behavior as a defined psychology research priority that includes an individual’s set of behaviors, beliefs, and habits in maintaining, improving, and preserving health throughout their lifespan. Health behaviour as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: a combination of different psychological approaches (cognitive, biheivioral, socio-cognitive and ecological), explaining the complex transition from health intent to real action and analysing the causes hindering the implementation of intent in real action. Patterns of health behaviour and their scientific framework: evolution from historical belief models (Health belief Model) to integrative and dynamic systems such as planned behavior theory and behavior change theory (Behavior change wheel). These models serve as a conceptual framework for identifying and purposefully analysing capabilities, opportunities and motivations (COM-B). Interventions and strategies in accordance with EuroPsy standards: planning and modelling, adaptation and efficiency assessment of evidence-based and ethical behavioural change techniques, avoiding manipulation or stigma and promoting customer self-efficacy. The role of a psychologist - analysing environmental and personality interactions to promote sustainable behavioural change. |
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Health behaviour and health behaviour patterns.
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Health behavior as a defined psychology research priority that includes an individual’s set of behaviors, beliefs, and habits in maintaining, improving, and preserving health throughout their lifespan. Health behaviour as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: a combination of different psychological approaches (cognitive, biheivioral, socio-cognitive and ecological), explaining the complex transition from health intent to real action and analysing the causes hindering the implementation of intent in real action. Patterns of health behaviour and their scientific framework: evolution from historical belief models (Health belief Model) to integrative and dynamic systems such as planned behavior theory and behavior change theory (Behavior change wheel). These models serve as a conceptual framework for identifying and purposefully analysing capabilities, opportunities and motivations (COM-B). Interventions and strategies in accordance with EuroPsy standards: planning and modelling, adaptation and efficiency assessment of evidence-based and ethical behavioural change techniques, avoiding manipulation or stigma and promoting customer self-efficacy. The role of a psychologist - analysing environmental and personality interactions to promote sustainable behavioural change. |
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Health behaviour and health behaviour patterns.
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Health behavior as a defined psychology research priority that includes an individual’s set of behaviors, beliefs, and habits in maintaining, improving, and preserving health throughout their lifespan. Health behaviour as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: a combination of different psychological approaches (cognitive, biheivioral, socio-cognitive and ecological), explaining the complex transition from health intent to real action and analysing the causes hindering the implementation of intent in real action. Patterns of health behaviour and their scientific framework: evolution from historical belief models (Health belief Model) to integrative and dynamic systems such as planned behavior theory and behavior change theory (Behavior change wheel). These models serve as a conceptual framework for identifying and purposefully analysing capabilities, opportunities and motivations (COM-B). Interventions and strategies in accordance with EuroPsy standards: planning and modelling, adaptation and efficiency assessment of evidence-based and ethical behavioural change techniques, avoiding manipulation or stigma and promoting customer self-efficacy. The role of a psychologist - analysing environmental and personality interactions to promote sustainable behavioural change. |
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Health behaviour and health behaviour patterns.
Description
Health behavior as a defined psychology research priority that includes an individual’s set of behaviors, beliefs, and habits in maintaining, improving, and preserving health throughout their lifespan. Health behaviour as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: a combination of different psychological approaches (cognitive, biheivioral, socio-cognitive and ecological), explaining the complex transition from health intent to real action and analysing the causes hindering the implementation of intent in real action. Patterns of health behaviour and their scientific framework: evolution from historical belief models (Health belief Model) to integrative and dynamic systems such as planned behavior theory and behavior change theory (Behavior change wheel). These models serve as a conceptual framework for identifying and purposefully analysing capabilities, opportunities and motivations (COM-B). Interventions and strategies in accordance with EuroPsy standards: planning and modelling, adaptation and efficiency assessment of evidence-based and ethical behavioural change techniques, avoiding manipulation or stigma and promoting customer self-efficacy. The role of a psychologist - analysing environmental and personality interactions to promote sustainable behavioural change. |
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Customer education. Communication in healthcare. Customer similarity and the factors affecting it.
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Customer education and communication as a conceptually unified field of practice of health psychology based on scientifically based principles of social statement and information processing. Communication in healthcare as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: the historic shift from the traditional, directive (paternalistic) medical model to a collaborative, client-centric approach. This model respects the customer’s subjective experience, autonomy, values and right to intelligible, accessible information. Customer similarity (adherence) and its influencing aspects: analysis of biopsychosocial aspects that include cognitive beliefs, emotional barriers, social support and health literacy (Health literacy). Likeability is defined as a dynamic and evolving process in the context of health behavior, not as a static characteristic of a customer’s character. Education strategies according to EuroPsy professional standards: application of evidence-based psychological methods and communication skills (such as motivational interviewing, feedback and active listening) to promote customer self-efficacy, autonomy and shared decision-making (shared decision-making). Professional identity of specialist: the role of a psychologist as a mediator between the client and healthcare staff/specialists in providing ethical, empathetic and effective information exchange in a multidisciplinary environment. |
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Customer education. Communication in healthcare. Customer similarity and the factors affecting it.
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Customer education and communication as a conceptually unified field of practice of health psychology based on scientifically based principles of social statement and information processing. Communication in healthcare as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: the historic shift from the traditional, directive (paternalistic) medical model to a collaborative, client-centric approach. This model respects the customer’s subjective experience, autonomy, values and right to intelligible, accessible information. Customer similarity (adherence) and its influencing aspects: analysis of biopsychosocial aspects that include cognitive beliefs, emotional barriers, social support and health literacy (Health literacy). Likeability is defined as a dynamic and evolving process in the context of health behavior, not as a static characteristic of a customer’s character. Education strategies according to EuroPsy professional standards: application of evidence-based psychological methods and communication skills (such as motivational interviewing, feedback and active listening) to promote customer self-efficacy, autonomy and shared decision-making (shared decision-making). Professional identity of specialist: the role of a psychologist as a mediator between the client and healthcare staff/specialists in providing ethical, empathetic and effective information exchange in a multidisciplinary environment. |
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Customer education. Communication in healthcare. Customer similarity and the factors affecting it.
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Customer education and communication as a conceptually unified field of practice of health psychology based on scientifically based principles of social statement and information processing. Communication in healthcare as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: the historic shift from the traditional, directive (paternalistic) medical model to a collaborative, client-centric approach. This model respects the customer’s subjective experience, autonomy, values and right to intelligible, accessible information. Customer similarity (adherence) and its influencing aspects: analysis of biopsychosocial aspects that include cognitive beliefs, emotional barriers, social support and health literacy (Health literacy). Likeability is defined as a dynamic and evolving process in the context of health behavior, not as a static characteristic of a customer’s character. Education strategies according to EuroPsy professional standards: application of evidence-based psychological methods and communication skills (such as motivational interviewing, feedback and active listening) to promote customer self-efficacy, autonomy and shared decision-making (shared decision-making). Professional identity of specialist: the role of a psychologist as a mediator between the client and healthcare staff/specialists in providing ethical, empathetic and effective information exchange in a multidisciplinary environment. |
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Customer education. Communication in healthcare. Customer similarity and the factors affecting it.
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Customer education and communication as a conceptually unified field of practice of health psychology based on scientifically based principles of social statement and information processing. Communication in healthcare as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: the historic shift from the traditional, directive (paternalistic) medical model to a collaborative, client-centric approach. This model respects the customer’s subjective experience, autonomy, values and right to intelligible, accessible information. Customer similarity (adherence) and its influencing aspects: analysis of biopsychosocial aspects that include cognitive beliefs, emotional barriers, social support and health literacy (Health literacy). Likeability is defined as a dynamic and evolving process in the context of health behavior, not as a static characteristic of a customer’s character. Education strategies according to EuroPsy professional standards: application of evidence-based psychological methods and communication skills (such as motivational interviewing, feedback and active listening) to promote customer self-efficacy, autonomy and shared decision-making (shared decision-making). Professional identity of specialist: the role of a psychologist as a mediator between the client and healthcare staff/specialists in providing ethical, empathetic and effective information exchange in a multidisciplinary environment. |
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Customer education. Communication in healthcare. Customer similarity and the factors affecting it.
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Customer education and communication as a conceptually unified field of practice of health psychology based on scientifically based principles of social statement and information processing. Communication in healthcare as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: the historic shift from the traditional, directive (paternalistic) medical model to a collaborative, client-centric approach. This model respects the customer’s subjective experience, autonomy, values and right to intelligible, accessible information. Customer similarity (adherence) and its influencing aspects: analysis of biopsychosocial aspects that include cognitive beliefs, emotional barriers, social support and health literacy (Health literacy). Likeability is defined as a dynamic and evolving process in the context of health behavior, not as a static characteristic of a customer’s character. Education strategies according to EuroPsy professional standards: application of evidence-based psychological methods and communication skills (such as motivational interviewing, feedback and active listening) to promote customer self-efficacy, autonomy and shared decision-making (shared decision-making). Professional identity of specialist: the role of a psychologist as a mediator between the client and healthcare staff/specialists in providing ethical, empathetic and effective information exchange in a multidisciplinary environment. |
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Customer education. Communication in healthcare. Customer similarity and the factors affecting it.
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Customer education and communication as a conceptually unified field of practice of health psychology based on scientifically based principles of social statement and information processing. Communication in healthcare as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: the historic shift from the traditional, directive (paternalistic) medical model to a collaborative, client-centric approach. This model respects the customer’s subjective experience, autonomy, values and right to intelligible, accessible information. Customer similarity (adherence) and its influencing aspects: analysis of biopsychosocial aspects that include cognitive beliefs, emotional barriers, social support and health literacy (Health literacy). Likeability is defined as a dynamic and evolving process in the context of health behavior, not as a static characteristic of a customer’s character. Education strategies according to EuroPsy professional standards: application of evidence-based psychological methods and communication skills (such as motivational interviewing, feedback and active listening) to promote customer self-efficacy, autonomy and shared decision-making (shared decision-making). Professional identity of specialist: the role of a psychologist as a mediator between the client and healthcare staff/specialists in providing ethical, empathetic and effective information exchange in a multidisciplinary environment. |
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Stress and health.
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The topic analyzes stress and emotion regulation as a priority field of health psychology research and a central psychosomatic mechanism. Stress is viewed as a multiparadigmal phenomenon, covering its evolution from the biological ’fight or run’ reaction to the effects of chronic distress on the immune system and gene expression. Students gain an understanding of the basics of psychoneuroimmunology and the role of emotion suppression in the ethyology of somatic disorders. The topic learns evidence-based coping strategies (cognitive reassessment, self-regulation, mindfulness) and the role of a psychologist in promoting life force. According to EuroPsy standards, students learn to identify individual resources for transforming distress into adaptive eustresis, strengthening the identity of ’Scientist-Practitioner’ through psychoeducation and targeted intervention planning. |
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Stress and health.
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The topic analyzes stress and emotion regulation as a priority field of health psychology research and a central psychosomatic mechanism. Stress is viewed as a multiparadigmal phenomenon, covering its evolution from the biological ’fight or run’ reaction to the effects of chronic distress on the immune system and gene expression. Students gain an understanding of the basics of psychoneuroimmunology and the role of emotion suppression in the ethyology of somatic disorders. The topic learns evidence-based coping strategies (cognitive reassessment, self-regulation, mindfulness) and the role of a psychologist in promoting life force. According to EuroPsy standards, students learn to identify individual resources for transforming distress into adaptive eustresis, strengthening the identity of ’Scientist-Practitioner’ through psychoeducation and targeted intervention planning. |
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Stress and health.
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The topic analyzes stress and emotion regulation as a priority field of health psychology research and a central psychosomatic mechanism. Stress is viewed as a multiparadigmal phenomenon, covering its evolution from the biological ’fight or run’ reaction to the effects of chronic distress on the immune system and gene expression. Students gain an understanding of the basics of psychoneuroimmunology and the role of emotion suppression in the ethyology of somatic disorders. The topic learns evidence-based coping strategies (cognitive reassessment, self-regulation, mindfulness) and the role of a psychologist in promoting life force. According to EuroPsy standards, students learn to identify individual resources for transforming distress into adaptive eustresis, strengthening the identity of ’Scientist-Practitioner’ through psychoeducation and targeted intervention planning. |
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Stress and health.
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The topic analyzes stress and emotion regulation as a priority field of health psychology research and a central psychosomatic mechanism. Stress is viewed as a multiparadigmal phenomenon, covering its evolution from the biological ’fight or run’ reaction to the effects of chronic distress on the immune system and gene expression. Students gain an understanding of the basics of psychoneuroimmunology and the role of emotion suppression in the ethyology of somatic disorders. The topic learns evidence-based coping strategies (cognitive reassessment, self-regulation, mindfulness) and the role of a psychologist in promoting life force. According to EuroPsy standards, students learn to identify individual resources for transforming distress into adaptive eustresis, strengthening the identity of ’Scientist-Practitioner’ through psychoeducation and targeted intervention planning. |
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Stress and health.
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The topic analyzes stress and emotion regulation as a priority field of health psychology research and a central psychosomatic mechanism. Stress is viewed as a multiparadigmal phenomenon, covering its evolution from the biological ’fight or run’ reaction to the effects of chronic distress on the immune system and gene expression. Students gain an understanding of the basics of psychoneuroimmunology and the role of emotion suppression in the ethyology of somatic disorders. The topic learns evidence-based coping strategies (cognitive reassessment, self-regulation, mindfulness) and the role of a psychologist in promoting life force. According to EuroPsy standards, students learn to identify individual resources for transforming distress into adaptive eustresis, strengthening the identity of ’Scientist-Practitioner’ through psychoeducation and targeted intervention planning. |
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Stress and health.
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The topic analyzes stress and emotion regulation as a priority field of health psychology research and a central psychosomatic mechanism. Stress is viewed as a multiparadigmal phenomenon, covering its evolution from the biological ’fight or run’ reaction to the effects of chronic distress on the immune system and gene expression. Students gain an understanding of the basics of psychoneuroimmunology and the role of emotion suppression in the ethyology of somatic disorders. The topic learns evidence-based coping strategies (cognitive reassessment, self-regulation, mindfulness) and the role of a psychologist in promoting life force. According to EuroPsy standards, students learn to identify individual resources for transforming distress into adaptive eustresis, strengthening the identity of ’Scientist-Practitioner’ through psychoeducation and targeted intervention planning. |
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Chronic diseases. Physical and socio-psychological consequences. Aspects affecting the management of chronic diseases. Psychological interventions in the management of chronic diseases.
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Chronic diseases as a scientifically complex subject of research into health psychology that demands a conceptually unified approach to managing lasting health changes in an individual’s lifecycle. Chronic disease as a phenomenon combining medical rehabilitation, personality psychology and social system, defining disease not as a static diagnosis or condition but as a dynamic process of adaptation and self-regulation. Physical and socio-psychological consequences: an in-depth analysis of the relationship of disease to an individual’s identity, social roles, functional abilities and overall perception of the meaning of life. Aspects affecting overcoming: a holistic view of resources ranging from biological factors (symptom severity) and cognitive circuits (disease perception) to psychosocial resources - self-efficacy, a sense of “social security,” social support and access to healthcare. Psychological interventions in accordance with EuroPsy professional standards: application of evidence-based methods (e.g. CBT, mindfulness and self-compassion interventions) as well as modern digital tools to reduce psychological distress, promote self-care skills and quality of life. A psychologist, as one of the healthcare specialists in a multi-professional team to strengthen the support system in the long term. |
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Chronic diseases. Physical and socio-psychological consequences. Aspects affecting the management of chronic diseases. Psychological interventions in the management of chronic diseases.
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Chronic diseases as a scientifically complex subject of research into health psychology that demands a conceptually unified approach to managing lasting health changes in an individual’s lifecycle. Chronic disease as a phenomenon combining medical rehabilitation, personality psychology and social system, defining disease not as a static diagnosis or condition but as a dynamic process of adaptation and self-regulation. Physical and socio-psychological consequences: an in-depth analysis of the relationship of disease to an individual’s identity, social roles, functional abilities and overall perception of the meaning of life. Aspects affecting overcoming: a holistic view of resources ranging from biological factors (symptom severity) and cognitive circuits (disease perception) to psychosocial resources - self-efficacy, a sense of “social security,” social support and access to healthcare. Psychological interventions in accordance with EuroPsy professional standards: application of evidence-based methods (e.g. CBT, mindfulness and self-compassion interventions) as well as modern digital tools to reduce psychological distress, promote self-care skills and quality of life. A psychologist, as one of the healthcare specialists in a multi-professional team to strengthen the support system in the long term. |
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Chronic diseases. Physical and socio-psychological consequences. Aspects affecting the management of chronic diseases. Psychological interventions in the management of chronic diseases.
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Chronic diseases as a scientifically complex subject of research into health psychology that demands a conceptually unified approach to managing lasting health changes in an individual’s lifecycle. Chronic disease as a phenomenon combining medical rehabilitation, personality psychology and social system, defining disease not as a static diagnosis or condition but as a dynamic process of adaptation and self-regulation. Physical and socio-psychological consequences: an in-depth analysis of the relationship of disease to an individual’s identity, social roles, functional abilities and overall perception of the meaning of life. Aspects affecting overcoming: a holistic view of resources ranging from biological factors (symptom severity) and cognitive circuits (disease perception) to psychosocial resources - self-efficacy, a sense of “social security,” social support and access to healthcare. Psychological interventions in accordance with EuroPsy professional standards: application of evidence-based methods (e.g. CBT, mindfulness and self-compassion interventions) as well as modern digital tools to reduce psychological distress, promote self-care skills and quality of life. A psychologist, as one of the healthcare specialists in a multi-professional team to strengthen the support system in the long term. |
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Chronic diseases. Physical and socio-psychological consequences. Aspects affecting the management of chronic diseases. Psychological interventions in the management of chronic diseases.
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Chronic diseases as a scientifically complex subject of research into health psychology that demands a conceptually unified approach to managing lasting health changes in an individual’s lifecycle. Chronic disease as a phenomenon combining medical rehabilitation, personality psychology and social system, defining disease not as a static diagnosis or condition but as a dynamic process of adaptation and self-regulation. Physical and socio-psychological consequences: an in-depth analysis of the relationship of disease to an individual’s identity, social roles, functional abilities and overall perception of the meaning of life. Aspects affecting overcoming: a holistic view of resources ranging from biological factors (symptom severity) and cognitive circuits (disease perception) to psychosocial resources - self-efficacy, a sense of “social security,” social support and access to healthcare. Psychological interventions in accordance with EuroPsy professional standards: application of evidence-based methods (e.g. CBT, mindfulness and self-compassion interventions) as well as modern digital tools to reduce psychological distress, promote self-care skills and quality of life. A psychologist, as one of the healthcare specialists in a multi-professional team to strengthen the support system in the long term. |
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The concept of pain. Acute and chronic pain. Pain control techniques.
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The concept of pain as a multidimensional, subjective and complex bio-psycho-neurological experience. It includes biological signal (nociception), emotional response and cognitive interpretation, representing health psychology as an institutionally unified and scientifically grounded field in medicine and psychology. Pain as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: a fundamental shift from linear biomedical perception (pain only as a symptom of tissue damage) to a biopsychosocial model, highlighting the indivisibility of psyche and somatics and the neurobiological regulation of pain. Characterisation of acute and chronic pain: differences in acute and chronic pain. Chronic pain is analyzed as a phenomenon that transforms personality subjective experience, identity and social functioning. Pain control techniques according to EuroPsy’s competence model: integration of evidence-based psychological interventions (such as CBT, relaxation, mindfulness and stress management) into a multidisciplinary care plan to promote customer likeability and self-efficacy. Professional identity and ethics of a health psychologist: as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and the limits of responsibility. The role of a psychologist is to ensure the safety, autonomy and emotional support of the client in the pain management process. |
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The concept of pain. Acute and chronic pain. Pain control techniques.
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The concept of pain as a multidimensional, subjective and complex bio-psycho-neurological experience. It includes biological signal (nociception), emotional response and cognitive interpretation, representing health psychology as an institutionally unified and scientifically grounded field in medicine and psychology. Pain as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: a fundamental shift from linear biomedical perception (pain only as a symptom of tissue damage) to a biopsychosocial model, highlighting the indivisibility of psyche and somatics and the neurobiological regulation of pain. Characterisation of acute and chronic pain: differences in acute and chronic pain. Chronic pain is analyzed as a phenomenon that transforms personality subjective experience, identity and social functioning. Pain control techniques according to EuroPsy’s competence model: integration of evidence-based psychological interventions (such as CBT, relaxation, mindfulness and stress management) into a multidisciplinary care plan to promote customer likeability and self-efficacy. Professional identity and ethics of a health psychologist: as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and the limits of responsibility. The role of a psychologist is to ensure the safety, autonomy and emotional support of the client in the pain management process. |
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The concept of pain. Acute and chronic pain. Pain control techniques.
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The concept of pain as a multidimensional, subjective and complex bio-psycho-neurological experience. It includes biological signal (nociception), emotional response and cognitive interpretation, representing health psychology as an institutionally unified and scientifically grounded field in medicine and psychology. Pain as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: a fundamental shift from linear biomedical perception (pain only as a symptom of tissue damage) to a biopsychosocial model, highlighting the indivisibility of psyche and somatics and the neurobiological regulation of pain. Characterisation of acute and chronic pain: differences in acute and chronic pain. Chronic pain is analyzed as a phenomenon that transforms personality subjective experience, identity and social functioning. Pain control techniques according to EuroPsy’s competence model: integration of evidence-based psychological interventions (such as CBT, relaxation, mindfulness and stress management) into a multidisciplinary care plan to promote customer likeability and self-efficacy. Professional identity and ethics of a health psychologist: as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and the limits of responsibility. The role of a psychologist is to ensure the safety, autonomy and emotional support of the client in the pain management process. |
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The concept of pain. Acute and chronic pain. Pain control techniques.
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The concept of pain as a multidimensional, subjective and complex bio-psycho-neurological experience. It includes biological signal (nociception), emotional response and cognitive interpretation, representing health psychology as an institutionally unified and scientifically grounded field in medicine and psychology. Pain as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: a fundamental shift from linear biomedical perception (pain only as a symptom of tissue damage) to a biopsychosocial model, highlighting the indivisibility of psyche and somatics and the neurobiological regulation of pain. Characterisation of acute and chronic pain: differences in acute and chronic pain. Chronic pain is analyzed as a phenomenon that transforms personality subjective experience, identity and social functioning. Pain control techniques according to EuroPsy’s competence model: integration of evidence-based psychological interventions (such as CBT, relaxation, mindfulness and stress management) into a multidisciplinary care plan to promote customer likeability and self-efficacy. Professional identity and ethics of a health psychologist: as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and the limits of responsibility. The role of a psychologist is to ensure the safety, autonomy and emotional support of the client in the pain management process. |
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Data security, privacy and ethics in the digital environment
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Data security and confidentiality as a legally defined framework for the operation of a psychologist that ensures the integrity of sensitive information and the protection of client privacy. Professional ethics as a multiparadigmal field: coexistence of opportunities provided by digital technologies with strong legal (GDPR) and moral obligations with the client, ensuring adherence to the “no harm” principle in the virtual space. Conceptual basics according to EuroPsy standards: the specificities of the informed consent process for remote communication, the choice of secure communication channels and the maintenance of professional boundaries in the digital environment (EFPA, 2024). Data protection, technological risks and client rights in a multidisciplinary e-health environment. Myths circulated in society about full anonymity on the internet or the impossibility of data security, contrasting them with scientifically sound and regulated cybersecurity practices in psychology. |
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Data security, privacy and ethics in the digital environment
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Data security and confidentiality as a legally defined framework for the operation of a psychologist that ensures the integrity of sensitive information and the protection of client privacy. Professional ethics as a multiparadigmal field: coexistence of opportunities provided by digital technologies with strong legal (GDPR) and moral obligations with the client, ensuring adherence to the “no harm” principle in the virtual space. Conceptual basics according to EuroPsy standards: the specificities of the informed consent process for remote communication, the choice of secure communication channels and the maintenance of professional boundaries in the digital environment (EFPA, 2024). Data protection, technological risks and client rights in a multidisciplinary e-health environment. Myths circulated in society about full anonymity on the internet or the impossibility of data security, contrasting them with scientifically sound and regulated cybersecurity practices in psychology. |
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Data security, privacy and ethics in the digital environment
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Data security and confidentiality as a legally defined framework for the operation of a psychologist that ensures the integrity of sensitive information and the protection of client privacy. Professional ethics as a multiparadigmal field: coexistence of opportunities provided by digital technologies with strong legal (GDPR) and moral obligations with the client, ensuring adherence to the “no harm” principle in the virtual space. Conceptual basics according to EuroPsy standards: the specificities of the informed consent process for remote communication, the choice of secure communication channels and the maintenance of professional boundaries in the digital environment (EFPA, 2024). Data protection, technological risks and client rights in a multidisciplinary e-health environment. Myths circulated in society about full anonymity on the internet or the impossibility of data security, contrasting them with scientifically sound and regulated cybersecurity practices in psychology. |
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Data security, privacy and ethics in the digital environment
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Data security and confidentiality as a legally defined framework for the operation of a psychologist that ensures the integrity of sensitive information and the protection of client privacy. Professional ethics as a multiparadigmal field: coexistence of opportunities provided by digital technologies with strong legal (GDPR) and moral obligations with the client, ensuring adherence to the “no harm” principle in the virtual space. Conceptual basics according to EuroPsy standards: the specificities of the informed consent process for remote communication, the choice of secure communication channels and the maintenance of professional boundaries in the digital environment (EFPA, 2024). Data protection, technological risks and client rights in a multidisciplinary e-health environment. Myths circulated in society about full anonymity on the internet or the impossibility of data security, contrasting them with scientifically sound and regulated cybersecurity practices in psychology. |
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Digitalisation and artificial intelligence in health psychology
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Digitisation and artificial intelligence (AI) as a conceptually new and dynamic development that transforms research, diagnostics and intervention strategies. Technology integration as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: synergies between algorithmic accuracy (AI) and human empathy for expanding the biopsychosocial model by creating personalized and more accessible healthcare for AI and digital tools for changing health behavior: use of apps, wearables, and generic AI for real-time monitoring and personalized support. Professional activity according to EuroPsy’s competence model: the skills to critically assess the scientific credibility, algorithm neutrality and ethical application of AI tools. Professional identity of the specialist: Health psychologist as curator of digital innovation who integrates data provided by AI into the assistance process. Myths circulating in society about AI as a substitute psychologist or, on the contrary, the total unreliability of AI, contrasting them with a scientific understanding of AI as a powerful support tool in decision-making. |
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Digitalisation and artificial intelligence in health psychology
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Digitisation and artificial intelligence (AI) as a conceptually new and dynamic development that transforms research, diagnostics and intervention strategies. Technology integration as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: synergies between algorithmic accuracy (AI) and human empathy for expanding the biopsychosocial model by creating personalized and more accessible healthcare for AI and digital tools for changing health behavior: use of apps, wearables, and generic AI for real-time monitoring and personalized support. Professional activity according to EuroPsy’s competence model: the skills to critically assess the scientific credibility, algorithm neutrality and ethical application of AI tools. Professional identity of the specialist: Health psychologist as curator of digital innovation who integrates data provided by AI into the assistance process. Myths circulating in society about AI as a substitute psychologist or, on the contrary, the total unreliability of AI, contrasting them with a scientific understanding of AI as a powerful support tool in decision-making. |
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Digitalisation and artificial intelligence in health psychology
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Digitisation and artificial intelligence (AI) as a conceptually new and dynamic development that transforms research, diagnostics and intervention strategies. Technology integration as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: synergies between algorithmic accuracy (AI) and human empathy for expanding the biopsychosocial model by creating personalized and more accessible healthcare for AI and digital tools for changing health behavior: use of apps, wearables, and generic AI for real-time monitoring and personalized support. Professional activity according to EuroPsy’s competence model: the skills to critically assess the scientific credibility, algorithm neutrality and ethical application of AI tools. Professional identity of the specialist: Health psychologist as curator of digital innovation who integrates data provided by AI into the assistance process. Myths circulating in society about AI as a substitute psychologist or, on the contrary, the total unreliability of AI, contrasting them with a scientific understanding of AI as a powerful support tool in decision-making. |
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Digitalisation and artificial intelligence in health psychology
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Digitisation and artificial intelligence (AI) as a conceptually new and dynamic development that transforms research, diagnostics and intervention strategies. Technology integration as a multiparadigmal phenomenon: synergies between algorithmic accuracy (AI) and human empathy for expanding the biopsychosocial model by creating personalized and more accessible healthcare for AI and digital tools for changing health behavior: use of apps, wearables, and generic AI for real-time monitoring and personalized support. Professional activity according to EuroPsy’s competence model: the skills to critically assess the scientific credibility, algorithm neutrality and ethical application of AI tools. Professional identity of the specialist: Health psychologist as curator of digital innovation who integrates data provided by AI into the assistance process. Myths circulating in society about AI as a substitute psychologist or, on the contrary, the total unreliability of AI, contrasting them with a scientific understanding of AI as a powerful support tool in decision-making. |
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Required Reading
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Michie, S., & West, R. (2024). The behavior change wheel: A guide to designing interventions (2nd ed.). Silverback Publishing.
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Cole, S. W. (2024). Social regulation of gene expression in human health: An updated review of the conserved transcriptional response to adversity. Annual Review of Psychology, 75, 245–271.
Glanz, K., Rimer, B. K., & Viswanath, K. (Eds.). (2025). Health behavior: Theory, research, and practice (6th ed.). Jossey-Bass.
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Lupton, D. (2025). Digital health and society: New directions. Polity Press.
Marks, D. F., Murray, M., & Estacio, E. V. (2024). Health psychology: Theory, research and practice (7th ed.). SAGE Publications.
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Sudraba, V., & Skaldere-Darmudasa, I. (2022). Psihosomatiskā medicīna. Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte.
Suls, J., Ensel, K., & Revenson, T. A. (Eds.). (2023). Handbook of health psychology (3rd ed.). Routledge.
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Other Information Sources
European Federation of Psychologists' Associations (EFPA). (2024). EuroPsy professional and ethical standards for digital psychological services.