Overview

This text outlines the importance of biopsychosocial factors in improving medical care, and illustrates evidence-based, state-of-the-art interventions for patients with a variety of medical conditions. Each chapter is focused on a particular health concern or illness, which is described both in terms of prevalence and frequent psychological and psychiatric comorbidities that may present to clinicians working with these populations. Consistent with evidence-based care, information on the efficacy of the treatments being described is presented to support their continued use. To accommodate the needs of clinicians, we describe population specific approaches to treatment, including goal settings, modules and skills as well as strategies to assess and monitor progress.  To facilitate learning, each chapter contains one or more case examples that explicate the skills described to convey change within a behavioral medicine protocol. Each chapter also includes resources in the form ofbooks and websites to gain additional knowledge and detail as needed. Authors are experts in the field of each chapter, ensuring that information presented is recent and of high quality.       

Full Product Details

Author:   Ana-Maria Vranceanu ,  Joseph A. Greer ,  Steven A. Safren
Publisher:   Birkhauser Verlag AG
Imprint:   Birkhauser Verlag AG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017
Volume:   0
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   5.329kg
ISBN:  

9783319805344

ISBN 10:   3319805347
Pages:   342
Publication Date:   27 June 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction.- Preventive Health.- Smoking cessation.- Behavioral medicine and substance use.- Sleep.- Obesity and weight conditions.- Acute and Chronic Medical Conditions.- Acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain.- Diabetes.- HIV.- Cardiovascular issues.- Cancer.- Epilepsy and other Neurological conditions.- Management of gastro-intestinal issues.- Women’s health.- Cultural Factors and Vulnerable Populations.- Palliative Care and End of Life issues.- Cultural competence.- Task Shifting and Delivery of Behavioral Medicine Interventions in Resource Poor Global Settings.- Resources.  

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This book highlits importance of biopsychosocial factors in improving medical care and illustrates evidence-based interventions for patients with a variety of medical conditions. ... it is very useful for specialty physicians, advanced practice nurse leaders and psychosomatic clinicians. (Mirna Peco, Alcoholism and Psychiatry Research, Vol. 53 (1), 2017) The purpose of this book is the dissemination of the programs it developed. The target audience is 'clinicians, researchers, academicians and graduates in the field of clinical psychology.' It is a valuable read for specialty physicians and advanced practice nurse leaders, psychosomatic clinicians, and others who may catalyze similar programming. ... Kudos are due to the authors for evolving these programs and presenting a concise, easy-to-digest guidebook. (Alan Anthony Amberg, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2016)

This book highlits importance of biopsychosocial factors in improving medical care and illustrates evidence-based interventions for patients with a variety of medical conditions. ... it is very useful for specialty physicians, advanced practice nurse leaders and psychosomatic clinicians. (Mirna Peco, Alcoholism and Psychiatry Research, Vol. 53 (1), 2017) The purpose of this book is the dissemination of the programs it developed. The target audience is 'clinicians, researchers, academicians and graduates in the field of clinical psychology.' It is a valuable read for specialty physicians and advanced practice nurse leaders, psychosomatic clinicians, and others who may catalyze similar programming. ... Kudos are due to the authors for evolving these programs and presenting a concise, easy-to-digest guidebook. (Alan Anthony Amberg, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2016) The purpose of this book is the dissemination of the programs it developed. The target audience is 'clinicians, researchers, academicians and graduates in the field of clinical psychology.' It is a valuable read for specialty physicians and advanced practice nurse leaders, psychosomatic clinicians, and others who may catalyze similar programming. ... Kudos are due to the authors for evolving these programs and presenting a concise, easy-to-digest guidebook. (Alan Anthony Amberg, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2016)

Author Information

Ana-Maria Vranceanu, PhD Associate Professor of Psychology Harvard Medical School Behavioral Medicine Service Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry One Bowdoin Square 7th floor, Suite 758 Boston, MA 02114 USA   Joseph A Greer, PhD Assistant Professor in Psychology Harvard Medical School Center for Psychiatric Oncology and Behavioral Sciences Massachusetts General Hospital         Department of Psychiatry 55 Fruit Street Boston MA, 02114-2696  USA  < Steven A Safren, PhD Professor of Psychology Department of Psychology University of Miami Coral Gables, FL 33124-0751 USA

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