Includes bibliographical references and index.

Cover; Series page; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Preface; Volume 1: Foundational Issues; Part I: Domains of Concepts, Theories, and Treatments; 1: Depression in Chronic Physical Illness: A Behavioral Medicine Approach; Chronic Physical Illness: Definition, Prevalence, Costs; Prevalence of Depression in Chronic Physical Illness; Depression: Categorical and Dimensional Approaches; Role of Depression in CPI; A Heuristic, Behavioral-Medicine Perspective on Depression in Chronic Illness: Depressive Vulnerability and Person-Context Exchanges.

Practice Implications and RecommendationsConclusions; References; 2: Non-adherence to Medical Treatment; Introduction; Definitions; How to Detect Non-adherence?; Extent across Medical Fields; Consequences of Non-adherence; Intentional versus Non-intentional Non-adherence; Risk Factors for Non-adherence; Disease-related patient knowledge; Anxiety and depression; Belief toward medication; Mode and frequency of administration; Patient support organizations; Physician-related factors; Should Physicians Address Non-adherence?; Interventions to Improve Adherence; Advice for Clinicians; References.

3: Placebo and Nocebo EffectsDefining Placebo and Nocebo Effects; The Psychological Approach; The Biological Approach; The Mechanisms of Nocebo Effects; Two Phenomena along a Continuum; How to Use Placebo Mechanisms in Clinical Practice; Consider patient's previous experience; Use verbal suggestions to increase treatment effectiveness; Increase treatment efficacy using an empathic and cooperative approach; Deliver treatment overtly and interrupt treatment covertly; Conclusions; References; 4: A Stage Approach to Enhancing Adherence to Treatment; The Stages of Change; Assessing Stages.

Decisional BalanceSelf-Efficacy; Processes of Change; Continuum of Adherence; Screening; Acquisition; Continuation; Non-adherence; Discontinuation; Stage-Matched Interventions Based on the TTM; Stage-based manuals or books; Stage-based provider guidance; Computer-tailored interventions; Conclusion; References; Part II: Common Medical Problems; 5: Promoting Physical Activity for the Management of Obesity; Introduction; Definitions; Physical Activity Recommendations; Obesity and Participation in Sport and Exercise; Overweight and obesity.

Benefits of Physical Activity Participation among Overweight or Obese PeopleTypes of physical activity that lead to health benefits; Physical health benefits; Psychological health benefits; Health benefits independent of weight change; Impact of Common Comorbidities on Participation in Sport and Exercise; Physical Activity Participation Prevalence; Health Problems and Economic Burden Associated with Physical Inactivity; Detrimental Effects of Sedentary Behavior on Health; Promoting Physical Activity Participation among Obese Individuals.

Handbook of Behavioral Medicine presents a comprehensive overview of the current use of behavioral science techniques in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of various health related disorders. Features contributions from a variety of internationally recognized experts in behavioral medicine and related fieldsIncludes authors from education, social work, and physical therapyAddresses foundational issues in behavioral medicine in Volume 1, including concepts, theories, treatments, doctor/patient relationships, common medical problems, behavior.

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