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Zusatztext ...an interesting and thought-provoking book that presents a broad overview of an important topic...useful for anyone wanting a good reference point of the different theoretical and applied perspectives of the study of beliefs. Klappentext The first of its kind! this book is unique in examining the influence and power of beliefs in medicine. Beliefs are one of the key factors considered to underpin and validate the biopsychosocial model of medicine! which considers factors outside the biological process of illness when trying to understand health and disease. In this approach! a person's social context and psychological well-being are key factors in their illness and recovery! along with theirthoughts! beliefs and emotions. 'The Power of Belief' brings together experts from science and medicine to provide a unique account of the role and influence that beliefs play in aetiology! treatment! and recovery! for both the clinician and the patient. Zusammenfassung Examines the influence and power of beliefs in medicine. This book brings together experts from science and medicine to provide an account of the role and influence that beliefs play in aetiology, treatment, and recovery, for both the clinician and the patient. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1: Peter W. Halligan and Mansel Aylward: Introduction - the relevance of belief for understanding and managing illness behaviour Conceptual and psychological perspectives Beliefs: explaining illness and shaping experience 2: Vaughan Bell, Peter W. Halligan and Hadyn D. Ellis: A cognitive neuroscience of belief 3: David F. Marks: Biased beliefs and the subjective validation effect 4: Quinton Deeley: The cognitive anthropology of belief 5: Irving Kirsch: Placebo: the role of expectancies in the generation and alleviation of illness Clinical and occupational perspectives Beliefs: clinical and vocational interventions; tackling psychological and social determinants of illness and disability 6: andIAnthony F. Jorm and Kathleen M. Griffiths: Public and medical beliefs about mental disorders and their treatment 7: Robert Horne: Beliefs and adherence to treatment: the challenge for research and clinical practice 8: Peter Salmon: Explaining unexplained symptoms: the role of beliefs in clinical management 9: A. Kim Burton, Gordon Waddell and Chris J. Main: Beliefs and obstacles to recovery in low back pain 10: Derick T. Wade: Belief in rehabilitation, the hidden power for change 11: Rachelle Buchbinder: Managing disability in public policy initiatives 12: Duncan B. Double: Clinician bias in diagnosis and treatment 13: Robert Ferrari, Oliver Kwan and Jon Friel: Volition and psychosocial factors in illness behaviour ...
