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IPLUSO 19455

Psychoneuroimmunology

Osteopathy
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    This course is relevant because it has an integrative approach to the psychological, neurological and immunological levels, highlighting the interrelationships between these three systems, in a holistic perspective of the human being. From an intervention perspective of Unconventional Therapies, this innovative vision helps students and future professionals to understand the individual in a more integrated way.
  • ProgramaProgramme
    Study of interactions between behavior and the nervous, endocrine and immune systems The immune system and its relationship to other systems The endocrine system and its relationship to other systems The nervous system, the autonomic nervous system and its relationship to other systems. The role of personality, emotions and the psychosocial and cultural context in the understanding of psychoneuroimmunology. Stress and Coping Strategies Interactions between the nervous system and the immune system, and their relationships in mental and psychosocial processes Psychoneuroimmunology in a holistic and systemic perspective
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    Correctly identify the main concepts linked to this area. Develop the ability to use theoretical concepts in the analysis of patients' nosological situations. Analyze the psychological, emotional, psychosocial and cultural components that influence psychoneuroimmunology and body functioning. Know the various systems that intervene in psychoneuroimmunology and their interactions. Master the techniques of assessment of psychological, psychosocial and emotional components that contribute to influence the psychoneuroimmune system. Ability to understand the phenomenon of health and disease from a systemic and holistic perspective, using the conceptions of psychoneuroimmunology
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    Ader, R. (2007). Psychoneuroimmunology. New York. Academic Press. ISBN: 9780120885763 Schedlowski, M. & Tewes, U. (1999). Psychoneuroimmunology - An Interdisciplinary Introduction. USA. Springer.  ISBN: 9780306459764 Segerstrom, S. C. (2012). The Oxford Handbook of Psychoneuroimmunology. Oxford. Oxford Press. ISBN: 9780195394399 Myers, A. (2016). Doenças Autoimunes. São Paulo. Ed.Martins Fontes. ISBN: 9788546900930
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    In this curricular unit, the Team-based learning (TBL) methodology is used, with tasks carried out in small groups, allowing the development of the ability to analyze and apply theoretical concepts.
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    4
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não