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FACULTY OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITI MALAYA

http://medicine.um.edu.my

MID 2015: Psychology and Sociology in Nursing

3 credits

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course students are able to:

1. Explain the concepts and implication of psychology and sociology in nursing and
healthcare. (C2)
2. IIllustrate nursing care using developmental theories in cognitive, psychosocial,
behavioral and sociological aspects. (C3)
3. Identify the concepts of developmental theories in cognitive, psychosocial,
behavioral and sociological aspects when engaging with patients, families, communities
and healthcare providers. (A1)

Course Synopsis:

This course aims at identifying several important issues on psychological health and
psychological development from conception to adulthood and scope in sociology, human as a
social cultural being, cultural characteristics, believes, norms, roles, status socialisation. This
course consists of developmental theories on cognition, psychosocial and morals. The focus is
on the concept of self-development to help students in enhancing their confidence when
communicating with others and it also includes social, economical and political effects in
Malaysian community and social factor that influence health and diseases.

Reference Texts:

Barley, E. (2016). Health Psychology in Nursing Practice (2nd Ed.).Sage
Publications Ltd. Publication
Joanna, H. (2017). Introduction of Health Behavior Theory. 3rd ed. United States of America:
Jones & Barlett Learning.
Lohumi, S. (2015). Sociology for nurses. (1 Ed.) Elsevier India. Richard, G., & Kinnison, N.
st
(2013). Psychology for Nurses & Health Professionals. (2 Ed.). CRC Press Taylor & Francis
nd
Group. London.
Purushothama, G.S. (2015). Sociology for Nursing & Health Sciences. (2 Ed.). Jaypee Brothers
nd
Medical Publisher. New Delhi, India.

Course Assessment:

Course will be assessed by:
Continuous assessment:
• Assignment (20%)- Week 7
• Role Play (20%)- Week 13

Final

examination:

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