Health Psychology

by Annabel Broome (Editor)

• Used

  Paperback
  1989

  $3.78

  Health psychology is developing at a rapid pace, reflecting changes in consumer expectations and developments in the understanding of the effects of pyschological processes on health. This book considers those processes which contribute to illness, such as stress and existing health beliefs, and also how health carers can develop better psychological skills and more sensitivity. This book should be of interest to health professionals - doctors, general practitioners, clinical psychologists and nurses.

• Used

  Paperback
  1995

  $3.24

  The second edition of this successful standard text preserves the strengths of the first edition in its comprehensive coverage of a wide area of application. Some chapters and authors have altered, but the book's overall framework remains the same. New chapters address the context of health care provision, stress and cardiac disorders. The existing chapters have been extensively updated to include new research material and areas of application. The book presents theory first and application second, stressing the need for a clear understanding of principles before putting psychology into practice. Health psychology is a rapidly expanding area. Health sciences practitioners and their patients are increasingly aware of the benefits of using psychological principles in the delivery and acceptance of care.