Psychosocial and behavioral interventions for chronic medical conditions
Psychosocial and behavioral interventions for chronic medical conditions
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DOI:
10.1097/yco.0b013e3280147724
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发表时间:
2007-03-01
影响因子:
6.9
通讯作者:
Schneiderman, Neil
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作者:
Fekete, Erin M.;Antoni, Michael H.;Schneiderman, Neil
Purpose of reviewThis paper critically reviews recent studies that have used behavioral or psychosocial interventions aimed at preventing type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease and HIV/AIDS as well as the psychosocial management of cardiovascular disease. HIV and cancer.Recent findingsBehavioural (lifestyle) interventions can decrease risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease. Psychosocial interventions have proven efficacy for cardiovascular disease and HIV/AIDS. These interventions may also help to prevent HIV infection, and improve medication adherence in HIV/AIDS.SummaryBehavioural and psychosocial interventions are useful in preventing some chronic diseases and for alleviating distress in patients who have been medically treated for diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and HIV/AIDS. Findings regarding the effects of psychosocial interventions on disease processes, morbidity and mortality are not well established and require appropriate clinical trials.