In
Chronic Physical Disorders, the most prominent figures in the field of behavioral medicine argue why a biopsychosocial perspective is crucial to reducing the tremendous personal and societal burden of chronic disease.Contributors.
Introduction: Alan J. Christensen (The University of Iowa) and Michael H. Antoni (The Ohio State University).
Part I: Cross-Cutting Issues:.
1. Quality of Life and Chronic Illness: Robert M. Kaplan (University of California, San Diego).
2. Social Psychological Aspects of Chronic Disease: Vicki S. Helgeson (Cernegie Mellon University) and Kerry A. Reynolds (Carnegie Mellon University).
3. Coping Processes and Adjustment to Chronic Illness: Charles S. Carver (University of Miami) and Michael F. Scheier (Carnegie Mellon University).
4. Adherence in the Management of Chronic Disorders: Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob (University of Pittsburgh), Elizabeth A. Schlenk (University of Pittsburgh) and Donna Caruthers (University of Pittsburgh).
Part II: Chronic Physical Disorders:.
5. Coronary Heart Disease: Timothy W. Smith (The University of Utah) and John M. Ruiz (The University of Utah).
6. Cancer: Barbara L. Anderson (The Ohio State University) and Sharla Wells (The Ohio State University).
7. Diabetes: Linda Gonder-Frederick (University of Virginia Health System), Daniel J. Cox (University of Virginia Health System), and William L. Clarke (University of Virginia Health System).
8. Chronic Pain: Dennis C. Turk (University of Washington) and Akiko Okifuji (University of Washington).
9. HIV and AIDS: Michael H. Antoni (University of Utah).
10. End-Stage Renal Disease: Alan J. Christensen (University of Iowa) and Katherine Raichle (University of Iowa).
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