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1Primary Care Mental Health Integration Program, Caribbean Healthcare System, 10 Casia Street, San Juan, PR 00921, USA.
The Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|December 3, 2014
Summary
This article reviews psychological assessments for stress, linking stress response to disease. It highlights common measurement tools for the general population and healthcare settings, discussing their pros and cons.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Understanding the psychological stress response is crucial for disease etiology.
- Influential stress theories provide a framework for psychological assessment.
- Clinical vignettes illustrate the stress response in relation to illness.
Observation:
- The article focuses on psychological assessment measures for the general population.
- It reviews evidence for commonly used instruments in healthcare settings.
- Advantages and disadvantages of various measurement approaches are discussed.
Findings:
- Psychological assessments are vital for understanding the stress response and its link to disease.
- Evidence supports the use of specific instruments in general and healthcare populations.
- Measurement approaches have inherent strengths and limitations.
Implications:
- Improved psychological assessment can enhance the understanding of stress-related disorders.
- Evidence-based measurement tools are essential for clinical practice and research.
- Future research should address limitations and advance stress assessment methodologies.
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