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ISMAT 16010

Intervention in Psychosocial Risks and Stress and Burnout Management

Psychology of Work and Occupational Health
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    The course unit "Intervention in Psychosocial Risks and Stress and Burnout Management" aims, based on theoretical and intervention models in the field of stress management in occupational contexts, to address the main primary and secondary prevention strategies, alongside the discussion of the strategies and stages involved in the development and implementation of prevention programs.
  • ProgramaProgramme
    Syllabus / Course Contents: Intervention models in psychosocial risks and their suitability for stress and burnout: theoretical framework Intervention models in stress-related situations Primary Prevention: Prevention of psychosocial risks Secondary Prevention: Occupational stress management Tertiary Prevention: Intervention programs addressing the consequences of occupational stress Interventions in specific contexts: Workplace bullying (mobbing), addictions, violence The importance of stress and burnout prevention Case studies - Teachers; healthcare professionals; service sector professionals Practical challenges and ethical issues
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    Provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge on legal determinants, organizational models, activities, mechanisms, and methods for the assessment and preventive management of psychosocial risks in the workplace. Skills to be developed: Recognize the multiplicity, nature, and diversity of manifestations and consequences of psychosocial risks; Promote the acquisition of fundamental theoretical perspectives for understanding the variables that contribute to adopting an attitude and culture of prevention of psychosocial risks; Understand European and national legislation regulating the characterization, assessment, and intervention of psychosocial risks; Encourage and critically examine the recognition of organizational and/or process-based interventions and methodologies that may help optimize prevention services related to emerging psychosocial risks; Promote the development of research in an area of current scientific interest.
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    de Matos, MG, Tomé, G., Carvalho, M., & DOS SANTOS, TGS (2025). A Arte de Construir o Futuro: Guia para promover o seu autocuidado na profissão. Rodrigues, F. M. Como Gerir Pessoas. Editorial Presença. Antunes, S., & Pereira, A. (2023). Avaliar, intervir e prevenir os riscos psicossociais: Práticas e recomendações. Lopes, J., Patrício, A., Lopes, D., Duarte, M., & Gomes, J. (2022). Estratégias de prevenção do burnout nos enfermeiros-revisão da literatura. Revista Portuguesa de Saúde Ocupacional online, 13, 122-130.
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    The teaching methodology will require the active presence of students in the classroom and will involve an expository and reflective component, as well as active participation through the analysis of cases, methodologies, and practices that have been implemented in the field of psychosocial risk intervention. The assessment, in line with the above, is based on different moments and formats. This course unit will also provide students with the opportunity to present their group work in a real conference context.
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    5
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não