Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy (PMUPK_008)
About Study Course
Objective
To provide basic knowledge of the theories of personality, personality functioning levels and personality structure. To provide knowledge of the psychoemotional and somatic factor interactions in etiopathogenesis of psychosomatic disorders.
To provide knowledge of manifestation of chronic pain in dentist's practice.
Prerequisites
Experience in working with patients. Understanding naturalistic and humanitarian concept of the psyche.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of etiopathogenesis of psychosomatic disorders and diseases in dental clinic. Understands how to create doctor-patient relationship and its therapeutic aspects. Analyses differences in doctor-patient relationship according to various personality structures.
Students will be able to diagnose psychosomatic disorders and to understand their etiopathogenesis. Ability to provide supportive therapy elements in doctor-patient relationship.
Students will recognize psychosomatic disorders in dental clinic patients and send them to the doctor-psychotherapist. They will manage to provide supportive therapy elements.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry, ZF | 7 | Master’s | Required | Laura Bubko, Romāns Beskrovnijs, Lelde Smilte-Breča, Lelde Logina, Margarita Birkena, Ilze Madara Brūvere | |
| Dentistry, SSNSF | 7 | Master’s | Required | Laura Bubko, Romāns Beskrovnijs, Līva Mača, Annija Gabriela Roze |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry, SSNSFz | 7 | Master’s | Required | Laura Valaine, Romāns Beskrovnijs, Annija Gabriela Roze, Līva Mača |
