Biopsychosocial Assessment in Clinical Health Psychology

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1462517730
• ISBN13: 9781462517732
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.3" x 10.3"