Heart & mind : the practice of cardiac psychology / edited by Robert Allan and Stephen Scheidt.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Allan, Robert, 1945-

Scheidt, Stephen S.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Coronary heart disease--Psychological aspects.

Coronary heart disease.

Type A behavior.

Coronary Disease--psychology.

Medical Subjects:

Coronary Disease--psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

First edition.

Other Title:

Heart and mind

APA PsycBOOKS.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [1996]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Summary:

Clinical trials have demonstrated that psychosocial intervention with patients who have coronary heart disease (CHD) may reduce morbidity and help patients achieve better quality of life. "Heart and Mind: The Practice of Cardiac Psychology" explores these findings and how they can be applied to improve the prognosis for patients with CHD. /// This [is a] sourcebook for a career in cardiac psychology [intended for] psychologists, psychiatrists, cardiologists, internists, exercise physiologists, cardiac nurses, and other specialists as well as by social workers and primary care physicians. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved)

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Electronic reproduction. Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, 1997. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreement. s1997 dcunns.

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.