Explore health psychology fundamentals to improve population health through behavior change and patient-centered care.
Explore health psychology fundamentals to improve population health through behavior change and patient-centered care.
This course delves into the foundations of health psychology, examining how behavior, cognitions, emotions, and environment influence health outcomes. Learn to analyze health behaviors, understand illness coping, and develop patient-centered interventions. Gain skills in behavior change theories, patient empowerment, and intervention design for improving population health.
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What you'll learn
Understand determinants of health behavior and mechanisms for behavior change
Gain knowledge on factors influencing health behavior in the context of chronic illness
Learn principles of person-centered care and patient empowerment in healthcare
Develop skills in creating and disseminating health interventions in clinical practice
Apply theoretical models to explain and change health behaviors
Understand the impact of illness on quality of life and self-management strategies
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This course includes:
147 Minutes PreRecorded video
19 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the fundamental principles of health psychology and their application to population health management. Students will gain insights into the complex interplay of factors influencing health behaviors and outcomes. The curriculum covers key topics such as health behavior models, illness coping strategies, patient empowerment, and the development of health interventions. Through a combination of theoretical frameworks and practical applications, learners will understand how to analyze and influence health behaviors at both individual and population levels. The course emphasizes patient-centered care approaches, including motivational interviewing and shared decision-making. It also introduces eHealth concepts and their role in modern healthcare delivery. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to design, implement, and evaluate health behavior interventions in various healthcare settings.
Welcome to Leiden University
Module 1 · 40 Minutes to complete
Understanding health behaviour
Module 2 · 6 Hours to complete
Understanding health behaviour in the context of illness
Module 3 · 7 Hours to complete
Empowering patients
Module 4 · 9 Hours to complete
From theory to intervention
Module 5 · 12 Hours to complete
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Expert in Health and Medical Psychology
Dr. Rosalie van der Vaart, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Leiden University, specializing in health and medical psychology. Her research focuses on the development and implementation of online health interventions for individuals with chronic conditions, emphasizing the integration of theory and practice to enhance the quality of life for patients. Dr. van der Vaart is dedicated to bridging the gap between scientific research, education, and clinical practice, aiming to effectively disseminate health interventions into everyday healthcare routines. She teaches courses such as Population Health: Fundamentals of Population Health Management and Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour, where she explores determinants of health behavior and strategies for improving patient care through evidence-based interventions. Her work is instrumental in fostering a deeper understanding of population health management and promoting effective self-management strategies among patients with chronic illnesses.
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