Abstract
The authors describe the common, complex, and challenging issues presented by somatoform patients. The following topics are addressed: assessment and diagnostic issues; incidence and clinical manifestations in primary care; case conceptualization; identifying and addressing obstacles to treatment; points of collaboration with physician and families; development and implementation of an empirically based treatment plan; evaluation of treatment outcomes; and considerations with special populations/diversity. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved). (create)
| Original language | American English |
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| Publisher | Handbook of cognitive behavioral approaches in primary care. |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2010 |
Keywords
- somatoform disorders
- primary care
- assessment
- diagnosis
- incidence
- clinical manifestations
- case conceptualization
- obstacles to treatment
- empirically based treatment plan
- evaluation of treatment outcomes
- Primary Health Care
- Epidemiology
- Evidence Based Practice
- Measurement
- Treatment Effectiveness Evaluation
- Treatment Planning
- Treatment Barriers
Disciplines
- Psychology