87467 - Projects on Neuropsychological Diagnosis and Rehabilitation (A)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student: 1) can discuss neuropsychological cases, relating etiology and the clinical neuropsychological cognitive and behavioural signs following acquired cerebral lesions 2) can plan an appropriate neuropsychological assessment, based on medical history and neuropsychological signs 3) can plan projects for the neuropsychological rehabilitation, also with a view to social and occupational reintegration 4) can mange patients’ intake processes and neuropsychological follow-ups

Course contents

Projects for the diagnosis and rehabilitation of the cognitive and behavioural deficits following cerebrovascular diseases, brain tumors, multiple sclerosis and specific cognitive deficits (subjective memory impairment, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia, head trauma). Emphasis will be given to the differential diagnosis with other purely psychological and psychiatric disorders that may be present in comorbidities and useful elements will be provided to learn how to set up effective rehabilitation interventions based on scientific evidence, and aimed at improving the quality of life of the patient and his family.

Readings/Bibliography

Obligatory course readings: the slides and selected scientific papers presented during each class. The slides will be available after the classes on https://virtuale.unibo.it/.

-The following chapters of the text "Clinical Psychology" by Ann M. Kring-Sheri L. Johnson, sixth edition, Zanichelli Psychology:

-Chapter 3, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8, Chapter 9, Chapter 12, Chapter 13 and Chapter 15

Teaching methods

Lectures, discussion of clinical cases, practical exercises.

Assessment methods

The written exam (2 hours; any change of the modality of the exam due to the pandemic emergency will be notified on the web page "Avvisi") requires responses to 4 multiple choice questions (0.5 points for each question) and to plan a project of diagnosis and rehabilitation in neuropsychology (max 28 points).

The top score (30) will be given to students proving correct answers to the multiple choice questions and demonstrating their ability in planning theoretically and formally appropriate projects of diagnosis and rehabilitation in neuropsychology. On the basis of the correctness and completeness of the answers, scores will range from 30 to 18.

During the exam students are not allowed to consult any materials, such as textbooks, notes, electronic devices.

The student is required to complete the online registration (Almaesami) within the terms in order to be admitted to the exam.

Teaching tools

Slides (PowerPoint), papers, discussions on single cases

Office hours

See the website of Anna Di Santantonio