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Health PsychologyScheme of Work & Assessment Brief 2010/2021 Academic YearThis document includes the Scheme of Work and Assessment Brief for [name of Module]. Please refer to this document for further information regarding the delivery of the module, learning outcomes, assessment tasks and submission dates.Please include Name of Module Leader SCHEME OF WORK Programme TitleHND Healthcare Practice for EnglandLevel5Unit Number & TitleUnit 24: Health PsychologyLecturerAndrew ThomasTeaching Weeks10Hours per session/week4 Unit DescriptorPlease include the description of the unit per the unit specification document.Health Psychology investigates the relationship between the biological, psychosocial, cultural and social-environmental factors that influence health. Specific causations in relation to various illnesses are investigated and tailored interventions to meet the needs of individuals, groups and communities are considered.In studying this unit, students will critically explore different theoretical perspectives and approaches of health with particular emphasis on the causes and behavioural processes that influence or prevent deterioration and the development of an illness.Students will examine different disorders that have a significant psychological dimension including eating disorders, stress and anxiety, alcohol and drug dependency. They will analyse the different factors and combinations of factors that give rise to these conditions and affect their diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.The unit includes an exploration of the process of psychological evaluation relating to specific conditions with emphasis on influencing attitudes and awareness towards better health outcomes and the promotion of behavioural change.The enhanced level of enquiry acquired during the study of this unit will broaden students’ understanding of varied disciplines and perspectives in health psychology. This enables students to acquire knowledge and understanding of health psychology, and develop transferable skills needed to support different types and levels of psychological care needed to support individuals with a life changing illness. DGHE Policy and Regulations This Scheme of Work must be read in conjunction with the assignment brief and relevant handbooks and policies that outline regulations of the College. These are the Student Handbook, Assessment and Internal Verification Policy, Academic Malpractice Policy, Attendance Policy, Academic Appeals Policy, Student Complaint Policy, and Welfare Guide. Copies of these are available from College Management and are published for your convenience on the College VLE Moodle. All policies regarding attendance, academic misconduct and assessment regulations will be strictly enforced. Learning OutcomesTask 1Task 2Task 3Task 4Learning Outcome 1Learning Outcome 2Learning Outcome 3Learning Outcome 4 WeekLearning Outcome(s)Topics/ Activities1All learning outcomesIntroduction to the unit’s content and the unit assessment. Introduction to relevant resources to support their studies for the unit. Internal biological contributors to health and wellbeing External biological contributors of health and wellbeing2LO1Sociological factors influencing health, illness and health behaviour Socio-economic, e.g. education, social class, economic status Environmental factors, e.g. population density and available infrastructure3LO2Psychological factors influencing health, illness and health Coping strategies Problem-focused Emotion-focused Defence mechanisms and denial4LO1Life stages Overview of biological, psychological and social indicators that define the seven life stages – prenatal and birth, infancy, childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, middle adulthood, later adulthood.5LO1 & LO2Disorders and conditions: Stress and anxiety Eating disorders – obesity, anorexia and bulimia Addiction – alcohol, smoking and drug dependency Chronic and terminal illness Behaviour modification Changing attitudes and belief system Compliance and non-compliance ‘Sick role’ Psychosomatic and somatopsychic change6LO 2The role of Health Beliefs: Attribution theory Heider, F. (1896-1988) Theory of Planned Behaviour: Ajzen, I. (1985). Diathesis Stress Model: Rider, E.A. (2009): vulnerability to stress. General Adaptation Syndrome: Seyle, H. (1907-1982).7LO3Health and behaviour assessment and intervention procedures The Transtheoretical Model: Prochaska, J. (1977). The Transtheoretical (Stages of Change) Model: Prochaska and DiClemente (1983), Prochaska, DiClemente, and Norcross (1992 Models of assessment8LO4Practitioners and services involved in assessment and intervention Health psychologist – observational and referral service General practitioner – medical intervention Psychiatric – medical and therapeutic intervention Clinical psychologist – observations, health orientated questionnaire, psychophysiological monitoring Social service – family and home relationship observation Occupational therapist – home/environmental observation9LO4Framework of health psychology practice Professional regulatory and advisory bodies for health psychology practice, e.g. British Psychology Society (BPS), Division of Health Psychology (DHP), European Health Psychology Society (EHPS), Health Psychology in Public Health Network (HPPHN), The Institute of Health Promotion and Education (IHPE), Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC10Assessment workshop RESOURCE MATERIALS The resource materials indicated in this section are not exclusive of other publications available. Please be advised that all material needs to conform to copyright regulations. Core TextbookAMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION (2015) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th Ed.) Washington: American Psychiatric Association. ABRAHAM, C., CONNER, M., JONES, F. and O’CONNOR, D. (2016) Health Psychology. (2nd Ed.). London: Routledge. ANISMAN, H. (2016) Health Psychology. London: Sage Publications Ltd. BARLEY, E. (2016) Health Psychology in Nursing Practice. London: Sage Publications Ltd. MORRISON, V. and BENNETT, P. (2016) Introduction to Health Psychology. (4th Ed.). London: Pearson Education Ltd. MARKS, D. F., MURRAY. M., EVANS, B, and ESTACIO, V. E. (2015) Health Psychology: Theory, Research and Practice. (4th Ed.). London: Sage Publications Ltd.Other Reading MaterialJournals/MagazinesAuthorised Online Sourcesbps.org.uk British Psychology Association (BPS) (General reference)dsm5.org Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) (General reference)ehps.net/ European Health Psychology Society (General reference)hpc-uk.org Healthcare Professionals Council (HCPC) General referencehppn.org.uk Health Psychology in Public Health Network (HPPHN)Research and discussion forum ihpe.org.uk The Institute of Health Promotion and Education (IHPE) research nice.org.uk National Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceResearch and General reference DAVID GAME COLLEGE BTEC RQF HNC/D ASSESSMENT BRIEF CourseHND Healthcare Practice for EnglandAcademic Year2020/2021Unit Number & Unit TitleUnit 24 Health PsychologyAssignment AuthorAndrew ThomasAssessorsAndrew ThomasAssignment TitlePsychology for healthDate issuedJanuary 2021IV Name and DateProsperine ChibuleFormative Submission DeadlineSummative Submission DeadlineGroupDeadlineGroupDeadline25th Feb 2021Task 1 – 11.03.2021 Task 2 – 22.04.2021 ASSIGNMENT BRIEF AND GUIDANCE Purpose of this assessmentThis assessment will assess learners’ ability to critically explore different theoretical perspectives and approaches towards health with particular emphasis on the causes and behavioural processes that influence health and illness. Learners are required to; investigate the relationship between the biological, psychosocial, cultural and social-environmental factors that influence health; and investigate theories, interventions and the roles of health professionals in meeting the needs of individuals with health problems. ScenarioYou are a support worker within a multi-disciplinary mental health unit, working alongside mental health nurses, registered general nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists and occupational therapists. The unit provides assessment and intervention for individuals who experience a range of health issues such as drug and alcohol misuse, anorexia, high levels of stress and anxiety and other mental health issues.The Evans family is well known to the service. William Evans (42) is father to Shanice (15) and Francois (12). Their mother, Mary Evans, died 2 years ago in a road traffic accident. Mary was black British and William is white Irish, the children are dual heritage. William Evans, who was driving the car at the time of the accident, sustained back and neck injuries which continue to cause him chronic pain and prevent him working in his previous occupation as a roofer. He has been looking for other work, off and on, for 2 years, but has only found a few bits of short term casual work. Also living with them is William’s mother Eileen (75), grandmother to Shanice and Francois. Eileen was a heavy drinker for many years and now has Korsakoff syndrome. She needs prompting and sometimes assistance with dressing, personal care and meal preparation. Mary used to be her main carer but since Mary’s death William has been her sole carer. Occasionally, she leaves the house, believing she is going to work, and gets lost. Eileen still drinks, on occasion quite heavily, and does not believe there is a connection between her drinking and her condition. William has been drinking on a daily basis, often to excess, since his wife’s death and experiences bouts of severe depression. Shanice often plays truant from school, sometimes coming in very late after being out with a group of older boys / young men. William suspects she has been drinking and smoking cannabis with these boys / young men. She recently had a long row with William about this and she told him she was bound to die young anyway so it didn’t matter what she did with her life. William has found razor blades and blood-soaked tissues in her bedroom and recently spotted cutmarks on her forearms. When he challenged her about them she refused to talk about it and stormed out of the house, not returning until the early hours of the morning. Francois has been prescribed medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) but William recently found a large quantity of the tablets hidden in his room. He challenged Francois who told him he had had read on the internet that ADHD wasn’t a real illness and should not be treated with medication. He said he had also read that a lot of Western medicine is poison promoted by drug companies to make profits. Francois is often in trouble at school for failing to complete homework, disrupting class and fighting during breaks. he says this is because the other children call him names like, ‘Smelly’. He has been excluded from school twice and is facing the threat of permanent exclusion. The family live in a flat owned by William which is in need of repair. Some windows are broken and there is extensive mould in the bedrooms. The boiler sometimes plays up, meaning they have no hot water until William gets round to fixing it.Task 1You are required to write 1,500 word essay which explores the issues affecting 2 different members of the family.Analyse the impact of biological factors, social factors and health behaviours on the health and illness of your chosen individuals. Critically analyse the links between theories of health behaviour and the approaches of any healthcare practitioners likely to be involved with these individuals. With reference to the individuals you have selected, explore the link between health beliefs and health behaviours. Include an evaluation of the contribution made by theories of health behaviour to understanding behavioural disorders.This provides evidence for LOs 1 & 2 (Grading Criteria P1, P2, M1, M2, D1) Word count:1,500Submission FormatWritten essay 1,500 words typed in font 12, double-spaced, with references and a bibliography, submitted via Moodle/Turnitin. ScenarioYou are a senior support worker within a residential care setting supporting young adults with a range of physical and learning disabilities, some of whom also have psychological and/or mental health problems.Task 2You have been asked to produce a report on the role of health psychology in health and social care.The report needs to draw on up-to-date, accurate information to: Set out the professional regulatory and advisory framework for health psychology Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of current legal and ethical obligations in this area of practice Evaluate the various assessments and interventions used to support people with different health problems in terms of their long term health outcomes Critically analyse the contribution made by healthcare psychology to health and social care Make a case for the integration of health psychology in supporting people with health problems and behavioural disordersThis provides evidence for LOs 3 & 4 (Grading Criteria P3, P4, P5, M3, M4, D2) Word count:1,500Submission Format1,500 word report using headings and sub-headings, typed in font 12, double-spaced, with references and a reference list, submitted via Moodle/Turnitin. Grading CriteriaLearning OutcomesPassMeritDistinctionTask No.EvidenceLO1 Discuss how biological and social factors impact the health and behaviour of individuals at different life stagesP1 Discuss the relationship between biological and social factors and behaviour in different life stages and agesM1 Analyse the influence of biological and social factors on health, illness and health behavioursLO1 and LO2 D1 Critically analyse the relationship between different theories of health behaviours and healthcare practitioners understanding of the development of health disorders at different life stages.No 13,000 word written essay which utilises information within 2 case studies to critically analyse the different biological and social factors that give rise to these conditions. The essay will also discuss and analyse the contribution of health belief theories in informing our understanding of different behavioural disorders.LO2 Examine how current theoretical perspectives in health psychology explain human behaviourP2 Discuss the role of different health beliefs in the development of health behavioursM2 Analyse the effectiveness of theories of health behaviour in informing our understanding of different behavioural disordersAs above1LO3 Explore the various forms of assessment used to diagnose and plan treatment for different health issuesP3 Review how different forms of assessment are used to identify and support individuals with specific health conditionsM3 Analyse the effectiveness of different assessments and interventions used to improve an individual’s long-term health outcomesLO3 and LO4 D2 Critically evaluate the utilisation of practitioners experienced in health psychology in increasing the effectiveness of service provision in health and care settings1LO4 Analyse the role of health psychology practice in improving outcomes for individuals using healthcare servicesP4 Review the role of the current professional regulatory and advisory health psychology framework in supporting the work of healthcare practitioners P5 Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of current legal and ethical obligations in terms of their impact on the work of healthcare practitionersM4 Justify the integration of health psychology in improving health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals with different health and behavioural issuesAs above1 Student Achievements and Assessor FeedbackStudent achievement and Assessor feedback for both formative and summative submissions will be recorded within Grademark Turnitin via Moodle and will be available for students to view as notified on Turnitin. Please use exclusively the grade classification below.Assessment Grading ScaleGrade Classification Numeric Value (on Grademark) Grade Listed As Distinction 75 D Merit 65 M Pass 45 P Unclassified/ Referred 35 U Alleged Academic Misconduct 0 SP Student submission and declarationThe following declaration will be inserted in the Turnitin link for both formative and summative submissions: ‘I certify that by submitting the work for this assessment on Moodle (and via Turnitin) it is my own work and all research sources are fully acknowledged using the Harvard system of references. I certify that there are no personal or mitigating circumstances that have affected my work.’By submitting such document, you acknowledge that your work is your own, and abides by the DGHE code of conduct, and Pearson regulations.Please note that in case of academic malpractice DGHE reserves the right to decline to accept the work for assessment purposes, and/or conduct an investigation, which might result in an oral presentation, oral or written exam, or any other appropriate form of examination. Further information can be found in the academic integrity and misconduct policy, the assessment policy, and the student handbook.