Biopsychosocial Assessment in Clinical Health Psychology

ISBN-13: 9781462517732 Publisher: Guilford Publications, Inc. Publication date: 01/05/2015 Edition description: New Edition Pages: 512 Product dimensions: 7.30(w) x 10.00(h) x 1.40(d) 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.