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Lecturer(s)
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Brejcha Oldřich, MUDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Lectures 1. Introduction to psychosomatics - definition and history of psychosomatics, the importance of psychosomatic approaches in medicine, basic terms and concepts 2. Biopsychosocial model of health - interaction between biological, psychological and social factors, examples of application of the model in practice, criticism and limitations of the model 3. Stress and its effect on health - definition and types of stress, physiological and psychological reactions to stress, long-term consequences of stress on health 4. Psychosomatic disorders - classification and examples of psychosomatic disorders, diagnostic methods, case studies 5. The role of emotions in psychosomatics - the influence of emotions on physical health, mechanisms of connection between emotions and physical symptoms, emotional regulation and its importance 6. Psychoneuroimmunology - the relationship between the nervous, immune and endocrine systems, the influence of psychological factors on the immune response, research and clinical applications 7. Psychosomatics in clinical practice - diagnosis and treatment of psychosomatic diseases, interdisciplinary approach, case studies and practical examples 8. Psychotherapeutic approaches in psychosomatics - cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness and relaxation techniques 9. The role of lifestyle and prevention - the importance of a healthy lifestyle, prevention of psychosomatic diseases, patient education 10. The future of psychosomatics - new research and trends, integration of psychosomatics into health care, challenges and perspectives Exercises 1. Bio-psycho-social approach in health and illness and practical medicine, bio-psycho-social anamnesis (timeline) 2. Psychosomatics in the family - patient and family - family cycle, childhood and adolescence 3. Psychosomatics in clinical fields - internal medicine (pulmonary, cardiology, gastroenterology) 4. Psychosomatics in clinical fields - dermatology, ENT, gynecology 5. Locomotor system in bio-psycho-social context. 6. Psychosomatics in oncology. 7. Accompanying - chronic patient, elderly patient, dying patient, death 8. Relaxation techniques, overview of psychotherapeutic methods, possibilities, indications 9. Psychosomatics of the health worker and burnout syndrome. 10. Ethics, supervision, Balint group
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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- Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40)
- 15 hours per semester
- Preparation for an examination (30-60)
- 35 hours per semester
- Contact hours
- 30 hours per semester
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| clarify the pathophysiology of individual organ systems |
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| apply an interdisciplinary approach |
| listen to patients and understand their needs and concerns |
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| defines the term psychosomatics, describes its historical development and key milestones |
| will explain the importance of integrating psychosomatic approaches into medical practice |
| defines the basic concepts of psychosomatics |
| will explain how the body and mind react to stressful stimuli |
| will clarify how chronic stress can affect health |
| defines the importance of emotion regulation for overall health |
| will explain the relationship between the nervous, immune and endocrine systems |
| lists possible psychotherapeutic approaches in psychosomatics |
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| is expressed in the professional terminology of psychosomatics |
| applies the biopsychosocial model of health in real clinical situations |
| distinguishes between different types of stress |
| diagnoses psychosomatic disorders |
| understands the influence of the immune system by psychological factors |
| manages the strategy of prevention of psychosomatic diseases |
| integrates psychosomatic approaches into physiotherapy care |
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| Lecture supplemented with a discussion |
| Interactive lecture |
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| Practicum |
| Task-based study method |
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| Lecture supplemented with a discussion |
| Practicum |
| Task-based study method |
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| Oral exam |
| Test |
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| Oral exam |
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| Oral exam |
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Recommended literature
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Danzer, Gerhard. Psychosomatika : celostný pohled na zdraví těla i duše. Vyd. 2. Praha : Portál, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7367-718-3.
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Orel, Miroslav. Psychopatologie : nauka o nemocech duše. 2., aktualizované a doplněné vydání. 2016. ISBN 978-80-247-5516-8.
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RÜEGG, J. C. Mozek, duše a tělo - Neurobiologie psychosomatiky a psychoterapie.. Praha: Portál, 2020. ISBN 978-80-262-1581-3.
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