General information


Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Montserrat Lamoglia Puig

Trimester: Third term

Credits: 4

Teaching staff: 

Esther Cabrera
Catalina Fons Gayá 
Carlos Martínez Piper 

Skills


Basic skills
  • CB4_That students can convey information, ideas, problems and solutions to an audience, both specialized and non-specialized

  • CB5_That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy.

  • CB2_That students know how to apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional way and have the skills that need to be demonstrated through the elaboration and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of ​​study

  • CB1_That students have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of an area of ​​study that is based on general education, and is usually found at a level that, while supported by advanced textbooks. Also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the forefront of their field of study

  • CB3_That students have the ability to gather or interpret relevant data (usually within their area of ​​study), to make judgments that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues

Specific skills
  • CE6_Apply health care information and communication technologies and systems

  • CE16_Ability to describe the fundamentals of the primary level of health and the activities to be developed to provide comprehensive nursing care to the individual, family and community. Understand the role and activities and cooperative attitude that the professional must develop in a Primary Health Care team. Promote the participation of individuals, families and groups in their health-illness process. Identify and analyze the influence of internal and external factors on the level of health of individuals and groups. Apply the necessary methods and procedures in their field to identify the most relevant health problems in a community. Analyze statistical data related to population studies, identifying possible causes of problems and health. Educate, facilitate and support the health and well-being of members of the community whose lives are affected by health problems, risk, suffering, illness, disability or death.

  • CE22_Know the Spanish Health System. Identify the characteristics of the managerial function of nursing services and care management. Know and be able to apply group management techniques

General competencies
  • CG10_Protect the health and well-being of the people, family or groups cared for, ensuring their safety

  • CG9_Foster healthy lifestyles, self-care, supporting the maintenance of preventive and therapeutic behaviors

  • CG11_Establish effective communication with patients, family, social groups and peers and promote health education

  • CG15_Working with the team of professionals as a basic unit in which the professionals and other staff of the healthcare organizations are structured in a unified and multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary way

  • CG8_Promote and respect the right to participation, information, autonomy and informed consent in the decision-making of the people cared for, according to the way in which they live their health-illness process

Description


Current health problems are multicausal and complex and require well-articulated actions that combine different strategies, methods, and techniques. They need a multi-dimensional approach. Health education addresses the educational dimension and is one of the primary tools to be used at different levels (population, group, individual) in different areas (family, school, workplaces, health services…), alone or combined with other strategies.

This subject aims for students to know the concepts and principles of Health Education (EpS) as a fundamental strategy in health promotion that aims to train people, families and communities to make decisions. conscious and autonomous for the conservation and / or improvement of their health.

The student must understand the basics of EpS to get started in the application of the principles and methods of EpS in the design and development of EpS programs aimed at improving the health of individuals, family and community.

This subject has methodological and digital resources to make possible its continuity in non-contact mode in the case of being necessary for reasons related to the Covid-19. In this way, the achievement of the same knowledge and skills that are specified in this teaching plan will be ensured. The TecnoCampus will make available to teachers and students the digital tools needed to carry out the course, as well as guides and recommendations that facilitate adaptation to the non-contact mode.

Learning outcomes


LO 12. Understand the pedagogical, historical and anthropological dimension of education

LO 13. Understand the main concepts of health education.

LO 14. Interpret epidemiological indicators related to the prevention and promotion of health.

LO 15. Understand the factors involved in the teaching-learning process.

LO 16. Understand the different methods of health education.

LO 17. Identify the characteristics of the main health education programs applied to public health.

LO 18. Design an education project or educational intervention for the promotion and prevention of health aimed at a specific population.

LO 19. Know the instruments and techniques that make it possible to evaluate a health education program.

LO 21. Understand the elements that make up people's lifestyles and educate them about maintaining good health.

LO 22. Understand the methods of interpersonal communication that facilitate health education.

LO 34. Know the activities to be carried out for the care of people, families and the community.

LO 50: Know how to make inclusive and non-sexist use of language

LO 51: Know how to identify the intersection of gender inequalities with other axes of inequality (age, class, race, sexuality and gender identity / expression, functional diversity, etc.).

LO 53: Know how to analyze the impact of individual and population gender on the type of health care system

LO 55: Relate current health needs and change towards a digital society

LO 57: Reflect on the ethical and legal aspects involved in the use of ICTs in health.

 

 

Working methodology


MD1. Expository class sessions

MD2. Seminars

MD6. Face-to-face tutorials in groups or individually

MD11. Self-employment

Contents


1. Concepts of health and education. Historical evaluation.

• Concepts of promotion and prevention. Concept of health education (EpS). Objective of the EpS.

• EpS agents and fields of action. Empowerment. Patient empowerment.

2. Programming in primary care. Planning a health education intervention. phases:

• Community diagnosis. Epidemiology. Health indicators.

• Formulation of objectives. Population. Design of activities. Distribution of resources.

3. Evaluation in health education programs.

4. Characteristics of the teaching-learning process. Theoretical bases for the construction of a behavioral learning model.

5. Communication in health education. Communication strategies. The motivational interview.

The seminars will work in small groups on the different stages of project development, addressing in more detail each of the parts of the project (see schedule).

Learning activities


 

training activities

 

Typology Activity

ECTS

HOURS

 

AF1. Master class

 

0,8

 

20

AF5 Seminars

0,2

5

AF6. Work in group

0,2

5

AF9. Personal study

2,8

70

 

 

 

 

Evaluation system


The evaluation of the subject is continuous, through different tools to assess the achievement of each of the skills needed to pass the subject.

The assessment of specific competencies is done through a written test on the content of the subject and the oral presentation of a group work (health education project). You need to get more than 5 in the project and in the final exam to be able to average with the rest of the evaluation tests. In case of suspension, they must be exceeded in the recovery period.

The assessment of generic competences is done continuously during the plenary sessions and seminars through the presence, involvement, contributions to the debates, the quality of the presentations and the development of teamwork.

According to article 5 of Royal Decree 1125/2003, the results obtained by the student are graded according to the numerical scale from 0 to 10, with the corresponding qualitative rating: suspended, approved, notable, excellent, honors

The total or partial copy in any of the learning activities will mean a "Not Presented" in the subject, without option to present in the proof of recovery and without prejudice of the opening of a file for this reason.

 

Evaluation system

 

Weighting

 

Exam (written test)

40%

 

SE3. Group work (EpS Program)

40%

 

SE5. Seminars

20%

Recovery activity: final exam

40%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REFERENCES


Basic

Carey, P. (2000) ‘Community Health Promotion and Empowerment’, in J.Kerr (ed.) Community Health Promotion, Challenges for Practice. London: Balliere Tindall, Harcourt

Current evidence from the motivational interview in addressing health issues in primary care. DislipEM Study Collaborative Group. Primary Care 2013; 45 (9): 486–495

Martín Zurro A, Cano Pérez JF. (2008) Primary Care. Concept, Organization and Clinical Practice. 6ª ed. Madrid: Elsevier.

Palmar, A. (2014) Educational methods in health. Advanced Care Collection. Elsevier Publishing.

Rochon, A. (1991) Health Education. Practical Guide to carry out an educational project. Madrid: Masson.

 

Serrano I. La Educación para la Salud del S. XXI. Communication and health, 2nd edition 2002.