Biopsychosocial Practice

Course aim

To develop an understanding of the impact of individual and societal factors on the cause, progression and consequences of health, illness and disability that underpin the biopsychosocial model in physiotherapy practice.

Course content

Social determinants of health; health issues for particular populations such as older and rural Australians, migrants, workers and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Cultural awareness and competencies. Psychology of symptom perception; illness cognitions; risk behaviours; emotions; motivation; compliance; stress (and burnout) and groups.

Textbook(s)

Van Kessel, G & Cox, M 2012, Understanding Behaviour and Society: Implications and Integration into Physiotherapy Practice, -, Pearson Australia, Frenchs Forrest

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
REHB 1027	Physiotherapy Studies 101

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
Seminar	3 hours x 1 week

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Presentation, Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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