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Interventions to Address Health Outcomes among Autistic Adults: A Systematic Review
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Benevides, Teal W.; Shore, Stephen M.; Andresen, May-Lynn; Caplan, Reid; Cook, Barb; Gassner, Dena L.; Erves, Jasmine M.; Hazlewood, Taylor M.; King, M. Caroline; Morgan, Lisa.; Murphy, Lauren E.; Purkis, Yenn; Rankowski, Brigid; Rutledge, Sarah M.; Welch, Savannah P.; Wittig, Karl – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2020
Research has shown that autistic adults have poor health outcomes. We conducted a systematic review to identify existing interventions to address health outcomes for autistic adults and to determine whether these interventions address the priorities of the autistic community. We searched PubMed for articles that included an intervention, a primary…
Descriptors: Intervention, Physical Health, Mental Health, Adults
Rehabilitation of Patients Following Myocardial Infarction.
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Blumenthal, James A.; Emery, Charles F. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1988
Examines three behavioral strategies in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) for formal treatment for physical and psychosocial sequelae of myocardial infarction (MI): exercise therapy, Type A modification, and nonspecific psychological therapies. Concludes CR improves the quality of life among post-MI patients, but does not prolong life or significantly…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cardiovascular System, Diseases, Exercise
Treatment of Bulimia Nervosa: Psychological and Psychopharmacologic Considerations.
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Phillips, Elaine L.; Greydanus, Donald E.; Pratt, Helen D.; Patel, Dilip R. – Journal of Adolescent Research, 2003
Reviews the current literature on psychological and psychopharmacologic treatments for bulimia nervosa in the adolescent population. Describes the two most researched psychological treatments--cognitive behavior therapy and interpersonal therapy--in terms of treatment protocols and outcome research. Reviews psychopharmacologic treatment, including…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Modification, Bulimia, Clinical Diagnosis
Counseling for Health Empowerment.
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Stensrud, Robert H.; Stensrud, Kay – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1982
Discusses the relationship between emergent trends in counseling and behavioral medicine. Examines the failure of some behavioral strategies to maintain positive change in terms of social learning theory. Suggests the role of counselors in the treatment of chronic physical disease may have a positive impact on behavioral medicine. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Counseling Techniques, Counselor Role, Counselors
The Use of Computerized Health Hazard Appraisals in Teaching Health Education.
Bensley, Loren B., Jr. – 1983
Health Hazard Appraisal (HHA), or risk factor analysis, is a health education preventive medicine technique that assists people in recognizing their health risks and, through their own actions, in improving both their sense of well-being and their life expectancy. HHA, an educational tool in implementing theoretical behavior changes, is based on…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavior Modification, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Advances in HIV/AIDS Education and Prevention.
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Kelly, Jeffrey A. – Family Relations, 1995
Reviews human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) behavioral epidemiology pertinent to planning risk reduction interventions and HIV prevention outcome projects that have resulted in objective evidence of risk behavior change. Key prevention issues of which we still have limited knowledge are considered, and potential ways to incorporate improved HIV…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring