Description

Filling a key need, this practical volume provides state-of-the-art approaches and tools for evaluating both health-related behaviors and psychosocial aspects of medical illness. The book begins by presenting a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment framework. Evidence-based strategies are described for assessing such key lifestyle factors as tobacco use, alcohol and other drugs, physical activity, and social support. Behavioral, cognitive, and emotional issues associated with a range of specific medical conditions- including cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic pain, and others-are addressed. Chapters on assessment of specific populations cover pediatric patients, older adults, ethnic/racial minority groups, organ transplant and bariatric surgery patients, and primary care.

Editor: Andrasik, Frank, Editor: Goodie, Jeffrey L, Editor: Peterson, Alan L

Topic: Psychology
Media: Book
ISBN: 1462517730
Language: English
Pages: 512