Cognitive-behavioral interventions approaches to managing the distress associated with physical/somatic complaints problems show much promise. As with anxiety disorders, the treatment of somatic complaints of older clients with pharmacological interventions poses risks. Multiple drug interactions, risk of sedation leading to loss of balance or falls, and addiction are problems that come with use of medication as the sole treatment for these problems. A growing literature on alternate methods of treating or managing these problems suggests that cognitive-behavioral interventions is a promising addition to traditional treatments. (more…)
Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions Research documenting the efficacy of Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions in treating the psyc ...
Abuse of drugs and alcohol is not uncommon among the elderly. The high rate of prescribed medication use, increased physiologic ...
Most older adults adapt successfully to the multiple developmental and social changes and late life depression that are common ...
Depression is the most common mental health problem in the elderly. While the incidence in community-dwelling older adults is n ...
Research indicates that anxiety symptoms are more prevalent in elderly people than in any other age group, occurring at about t ...
Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions Research documenting the efficacy of Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions in treating the psychological problems of older adults is encouraging. Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions has been shown to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and somatic complaints (e.g., chronic pain elderly, insomnia) in multiple controlled studies. However, research also has indicated that there may be multiple variables to consider in determining whether Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions is the best approach to use with a specific patient and a specific problem. For example, differential effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions compared to other forms of psychotherapy is less certain. (more…)
Cognitive-behavioral interventions approaches to managing the distress associated with physical/somatic complaints problems sho ...
Abuse of drugs and alcohol is not uncommon among the elderly. The high rate of prescribed medication use, increased physiologic ...
Research indicates that anxiety symptoms are more prevalent in elderly people than in any other age group, occurring at about t ...
Depression is the most common mental health problem in the elderly. While the incidence in community-dwelling older adults is n ...
Most older adults adapt successfully to the multiple developmental and social changes and late life depression that are common ...
Low back pain has been considered as one among the most usual problem which people face while working. It’s also the top reasons why people are missing at work. Actually, roughly eighty percent of the Western countries adults have at some point or another experienced this discomfort.
For few of the lucky individuals, the low back pain might be solved without taking any kind of step or by (more…)
There is a time in just about everybody's life that they will have some kind of low back ache pain. For some fortunate people, the ...
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Using the right medications can help in the treating of acute and chronic back pain. There are good drugs which physicians pres ...
There are many at home treatments for back pain. They all involve simple exercises that you can do to stretch the muscles and spine ...
Finding ways to relieve back pain is sought out by many people. Following are some ideas I have come across searching the inter ...
The year is 2011. Your back has been bothering you for a few weeks now, so you make an appointment to see your doctor. You get called from the waiting room (yes, those unfortunately still exist) into the exam room.
A few minutes later, you explain to your doctor: “Doc, my low back has (more…)
There is a time in just about everybody's life that they will have some kind of low back ache pain. For some fortunate people, the ...
Okay you have endured the pain in your back for weeks maybe months or longer. Your doctor is now recommending surgery and right now ...
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Many people in this country suffer from lower back pain, including pain in lower left side of back. Because the pain is only on ...
Finding ways to relieve back pain is sought out by many people. Following are some ideas I have come across searching the inter ...
Sciatica exercises don’t have to be very complicated to be effective. In most cases, they can be performed successfully at home and can often negate the need for professional treatment. Whether used by themselves or in addition to other forms of treatment, simple sciatica pain exercises and self-care methods can often be the difference between recovery and chronic pain. (more…)
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Orthopedic surgeons perform procedures related to Spinal orthopedic regularly. The purpose of undertaking these tasks is to provide ...
There are many at home treatments for back pain. They all involve simple exercises that you can do to stretch the muscles and spine ...
Many people in this country suffer from lower back pain, including pain in lower left side of back. Because the pain is only on ...