learning Objectives - Describe the Bio – psychosocial therapies and explain the role of the nurse
Hours - 12
Teaching and Learning Activities - Lecture cum discussions Seminar Videos Demonstration Field visitsRehabilitation centre, Day care centres Role plays
Assessment Methods - Short Answers Essay types Return demonstration Quiz Drug study
Content of the chapter
a) Psychopharmacology – Definition,
classification of drugs antipsychotic,
Antidepressant, antimanic, antian xiety
agents, anti parkinsons
b) Psychosocial therapies – individual
therapies, group therapy, behavior therapy,
occupational therapy, family therapy, melieu
therapy
c) Role of nurse in these therapies.
d) Somatic therapy – Electro Convulsive
Therapy, insulin therapy,
e) Role of nurse in these therapies.