Internet facilities for searching relevant electronic journals and databases.
Overheads/powerpoint for the assessed presentation.
Journal articles from the psychology resource room and libraries.

Christensen, A.J. & Antoni, M.H. (Eds.) (2002) Chronic Physical Disorders: Behavioral Medicine’s Perspective. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing.
Department of Health (2012) Long Term Conditions Compendium of Information: Third Edition. http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/05/ltccompendium/
Newman, S., Steed, E., Mulligan, K. (2008) Chronic Physical Illness: Self-Management and Behavioural Interventions. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill.

1. A group (greater than or equal to 3 students) oral presentation (15%) showing:

a) A brief description of a specific long-term condition and its impact on psychological functioning (Outcomes 1 and 4)
b) A critical evaluation of interventions designed to improve a particular psychological aspect of the long-term condition (e.g. quality of life, coping, illness representations, emotional reactions) (Outcomes 2 and 4).
c) The design of an intervention to improve the specific psychological aspect of the long-term condition (see b) and methods of evaluating its outcome (Outcome 3 and 4).

Each student will be required to contribute verbally to the 20 minute presentation (Outcomes 1-4).

2. A written 2500 word summary of the whole presentation (85%) (Outcomes 1-3)

One week in this module is specifically allocated for students to get together and prepare their presentations. In this session, students are provided with formative feedback on the content of their presentations, and on essay plans if they submit them. The module also provides students with feedback after their oral presentations, which they are able to use to inform their essay.

Students will be required to gain a pass on all elements of assessment within the module.

This module aims to provide a thorough introduction to the literature that assesses the psychological impact and experiences of people who have been diagnosed with long-term conditions. Students will be encouraged to appraise and evaluate evidence relating to the impact of long term conditions on psychological functioning and will compare and contrast a range of interventions applicable to the management of long term conditions. Sessions will cover the critical evaluation of theoretical models relating to health-related behaviour and cognitions including: health enhancing and compromising behaviours, efficacy and control beliefs, attributions, health beliefs and attitudes, social and individual representations of health and illness, symptom and risk perception, and adherence in relation to a number of long term conditions. The module will also cover issues relevant to the epidemiology of long term conditions, and the design and evaluation of a range of interventions for patients with long term conditions.

At least a 2.1 degree in Psychology (GBC recognized) or equivalent

Learning strategies will incorporate interactive seminars where students are expected to contribute to the sessions (15 hours). Students will be asked to do background reading before each session and then will discuss reading in small groups. Students also take part in preparation for small-group student presentations (3 hours), and delivering and observing small group presentations (3 hours) and are required to spend time engaged in independent learning, supported by the reference lists provided in sessions (129 hours)

This module aims to provide a thorough introduction to the literature that assesses the psychological impact and experiences of people who have been diagnosed with long-term conditions. Students will be encouraged to appraise and evaluate evidence relating to the impact of long term conditions on psychological functioning and will compare and contrast a range of interventions applicable to the management of long term conditions. Sessions will cover the critical evaluation of theoretical models relating to health-related behaviour and cognitions including: health enhancing and compromising behaviours, efficacy and control beliefs, attributions, health beliefs and attitudes, social and individual representations of health and illness, symptom and risk perception, and adherence in relation to a number of long term conditions. The module will also cover - issues relevant to the epidemiology of long term conditions, and the design and evaluation of a range of interventions for patients with long term conditions.