Psychology and Health: Kaleidoscopic of Diverse Practices
The paper establishes the developments and aims of Health Psychology as a specialized field of the psychological science. Its origins and definition are described, as well as its conceptual contributions with regard to the psychological factors that mediate in the health – disease process. The physi...
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| Published in: | Psicodebate : revista de la Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales, Universidad de Palermo Vol. 6; pp. 123 - 138 |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English Spanish |
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Universidad de Palermo
01-09-2015
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| Summary: | The paper establishes the developments and aims of Health Psychology as a specialized field of the psychological science. Its origins and definition are described, as well as its conceptual contributions with regard to the psychological factors that mediate in the health – disease process. The physician – patient relation is characterized and it is located in relation to interdisciplinary and work in a hospital institution. It analyses the psychologist’s role and the interventions to promote and increase health; to prevent, assess and treat / rehabilitate specific disorders; analyze and improve the system and sanitarian attention; train professionals and research. |
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| ISSN: | 1515-2251 2451-6600 |
| DOI: | 10.18682/pd.v6i0.445 |