Stress Management

Scholar Year: 2019/2020

Courses

Weekly workload Hours/week T TP P PL TC S E EL OT TPL O OT/PL Type of classes 1 ,33 Lectures Type Teacher Classes Hours Theoretical Totals 1 1,00 Práticas-Laboratórios Totals 1 0,33

Teaching language

Portuguese

Intended learning outcomes (Knowledges, skills and competencies to be developed by the students)

In this unit students will acquire knowledge about stress and well-being, as well as stress management competencies related to several stress management strategies, giving them the opportunity to share experiences and reflect upon their work throughout this semester.

After completing this unit the student should be able to:
1. identify and describe the main concepts and theories related to stress and well-being;
2. identify and describe several stress management strategies;
3. apply knowledge and competencies related to previously mentioned stress management strategies.

Syllabus

- Well-being, stress and burnout
- Stress management strategies:
Time management;
Progressive muscular relaxation;
Mindfulness and meditation;
Physical activity;
Tai-chi;
Music therapy;
Bibliohterapy;
Pet-therapy;
Other strategies (savouring, reflexology).

- Applying the previous stress management strategies to their personal stress and to nursing practice in clinical education context.

Demonstration of the syllabus coherence with the UC intended learning outcomes

The fundamental Stress Management concepts and strategies are discussed, so that students may develop competencies to identify these concepts and strategies. The students also apply these competencies during classes, training (whenever possible) and reflecting upon the diverse stress management strategies.

Teaching methodologies

Brief lectures, using the exposition method; presentation of study cases with subsequent reflection and discussion, in small group activities and class discussion.

When possible students practice some of the stress management strategies referred to in this unit's syllabus.

Demonstration of the teaching methodologies coherence with the curricular unit's intended learning outcomes

In order to facilitate the development of competencies related to the identification and use of Stress Management fundamental concepts and strategies, all theoretical frameworks related to these concepts and strategies are presented and discussed. Illustrative practical study cases are also presented and individual or group activities related to the stress management strategies included in the syllabus are performed. Students are also encouraged to practice stress management activities during the time period between the weekly stress management classes and talk about difficulties or other questions related to these practices.

Evaluation methods are also structured so that students reflect and apply Stress Management concepts, models and strategies to nursing study and their future practice as nurses. The proposed activities, both during classes and assessment, help students reflect upon and apply stress management strategies and concepts to the context of nursing study and practice, not only in order to manage their own stress but also the stress of their clients during clinical training.

Assessment methodologies and evidences

Assessment during classes period - group assignment (Presentation in the class of a stress management strategy) and final reflection.
Exam - individual assignment (equivalent to group assignment previously mentioned) and discussion.

For approval in this unit, students must achieve a grade equal or above 9,5/20 in all assessment components.
Final grade calculation during classes period assessment:
- group assignment - weight 90%
- final reflection - weight 10%
The presence of all the group elements in the class presentation and the final reflection is mandatory.

Final grade calculation in exam assessment:
- individual assignment - weight 90%
- discussion - weight 10%

Attendance system

School's official rules and regulations are applied.

Mandatory Bibliography

Bibliographical Notes

Specific Complementary Bibliography document is available in moodle platform.