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Behavioral medicine: a new development.

W W Weddington, K Blindt

    Hospital & Community Psychiatry
    |August 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Behavioral medicine, a field originating in 1977, focuses on defined behaviors for treatment. Practitioners analyze antecedents and consequences to monitor symptom changes and guide interventions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral Medicine
    • Psychosomatic Medicine
    • Health Psychology

    Background:

    • Behavioral medicine formally began in 1977, indicating its recent and developing status.
    • The field emphasizes operationally defined behaviors for goal setting, treatment planning, and symptom monitoring.
    • Practitioners analyze patient situations to identify behavioral antecedents and consequences.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the historical development of behavioral medicine.
    • To discuss current interpretations and applications of behavioral medicine.
    • To compare behavioral medicine with psychosomatic medicine and explore future directions.

    Main Methods:

    • Historical review of behavioral medicine's origins and evolution.
    • Analysis of current practices and theoretical underpinnings.

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  • Comparative analysis with psychosomatic medicine.

    • Main Results:

    • Behavioral medicine is an interdisciplinary field focused on behavior change for health.
    • It utilizes a systematic approach to define, analyze, and modify behaviors.
    • Comparison with psychosomatic medicine highlights distinct yet related approaches to mind-body health.

    Conclusions:

    • Behavioral medicine, though nascent, offers a structured approach to health and illness.
    • Understanding its history and current interpretations is crucial for its advancement.
    • The field holds potential for addressing health issues through behavioral interventions, with careful consideration of potential hazards.