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Behavioral psychotherapy applications in the medically ill

J Cottraux1

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Medical Psychology, Hôpital Neurologie, Lyon, France.

Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Behavioral psychotherapy improves physical health by managing risk factors and promoting healthy lifestyles. Its cost-effective techniques show promise for various conditions, with ongoing research expanding its applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Medicine
  • Psychotherapy

Background:

  • Behavioral psychotherapy influences physical health and treats behavior-linked medical conditions.
  • Key aspects include risk factor prevention, relapse management, and healthy lifestyle development.
  • Community-based application is feasible at a relatively low cost.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the effectiveness of behavioral psychotherapy in various medical conditions.
  • To highlight emerging areas and future research needs in behavioral medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Review of controlled studies on behavioral psychotherapy.
  • Investigation of its application in diverse health domains.

Main Results:

  • Effectiveness demonstrated in cardiovascular diseases, headaches, stuttering, alcoholism, pain, and bulimia nervosa.
  • Ongoing investigations in cancer, psychoneuroimmunology, and AIDS.
  • Psychogeriatrics identified as an emerging field.

Conclusions:

  • Behavioral psychotherapy offers a viable approach to improving physical health and managing medical conditions.
  • Further basic research is required to solidify theoretical foundations, including cognitive aspects.
  • Expansion of practice to medical staff is recommended.

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