The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice / American Board of Family Practice
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J Am Board Fam Pract · Mar 2003
ReviewMind-body medicine: state of the science, implications for practice.
Although emerging evidence during the past several decades suggests that psychosocial factors can directly influence both physiologic function and health outcomes, medicine had failed to move beyond the biomedical model, in part because of lack of exposure to the evidence base supporting the biopsychosocial model. The literature was reviewed to examine the efficacy of representative psychosocial-mind-body interventions, including relaxation, (cognitive) behavioral therapies, meditation, imagery, biofeedback, and hypnosis for several common clinical conditions. ⋯ There is now considerable evidence that an array of mind-body therapies can be used as effective adjuncts to conventional medical treatment for a number of common clinical conditions.
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J Am Board Fam Pract · Mar 2003
Application of a depression management office system in community practice: a demonstration.
Recent studies provide new insights about strategies that improve depression outcomes. We explored the feasibility of implementing these strategies in community practices. ⋯ Application of the office system was feasible in this demonstration project. If results are confirmed in further studies, this approach will be appropriate for widespread application.