24676 - Psychology of Communication in Health-Related Contexts

Academic Year 2025/2026

  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Imaging and Radiotherapy techniques (cod. 9079)

Learning outcomes

The student acquires an understanding of the dynamics of the healthcare provider–patient relationship, work-related stress, and burnout in the professional context.

Course contents

Healthcare Provider–Patient Relationship: the role of empathy and active listening, communication skills and common communication pitfalls; patients’ emotional reactions.

Work-Related Stress and Burnout: risk factors and prevention strategies.

Group Dynamics and Interprofessional Teamwork: cooperation, conflict management, and the professional role within the healthcare team.

Readings/Bibliography

materials provided during lessons by the instructor

Teaching methods

Teaching involves lectures and practical exercises carried out by students individually or in small groups.

Assessment methods

A written test with 31 forced-choice questions and 5 answer alternatives.

Teaching tools

Slides and learning maps will be provided for each course topic.

Office hours

See the website of Valentina Colonnello

SDGs

Good health and well-being Reduced inequalities

This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.