Applied psychophysiology: A bridge between the biomedical model and the biopsychosocial model in family medicine

Author(s): Davies, T. E., Davies, S. M.

Journal/Book: Prof Psychol-Res Pract. 1996; 27: 750 First St NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242. Amer Psychological Assoc. 221-233.

Abstract: Over half of all patient visits to primary care physicians are related to psychosocial problems that are presented as common somatic complaints. It appears that psychophysiological diagnostic and therapeutic methods can directly, objectively, and quantitatively reveal this missing mind-body connection. Psychophysiological methods, including biofeedback, hypnosis, and cognitive behavior therapy, have been shown to be empirically effective with several somatic conditions even though the specific mechanisms of efficacy of these therapies have not been identified. The classification, diagnosis, prevention, and therapy of stress-related disease and somatization disorder require a psychophysiological approach and can most effectively be conducted in a nonpsychiatric primary care setting.

Note: Article I Wickramasekera, POB 1198, Yuba City, CA 95993 USA

Keyword(s): HYPNOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY; BREAST-CANCER; HIGH-RISK; STRESS; SOMATIZATION; PREDICTIONS; ABSORPTION; EXPERIENCE; OPENNESS; HUMANS

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