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Behavioral interventions and stress management training for hospitalized adolescents and young adults with cystic fibrosis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  6378718     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Recent studies have demonstrated that the majority of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients are not at high risk for developing psychological problems. Clinical studies emphasizing the development of adaptive coping mechanisms in these patients have been suggested as a more appropriate line of research. The purpose of the present paper is to describe our experience in teaching various behavioral and stress management strategies to help CF patients. Behavioral counseling, relaxation training, and biofeedback have all been used with these patients to help them manage a number of problems more effectively. The predominant presenting problems have included elevated anxiety levels, sleeping difficulties, pain, and hyperventilation episodes. The typical treatment course with these patients is described and a case example is given to help elucidate the nature of behavioral interventions. Patient satisfaction ratings indicate that most patients view these techniques positively. Clinical observations suggest that the acquisition of behavioral coping skills may enhance the CF patient's perceived control of his/her situation, reduce the level of pain and anxiety, and enhance the quality of life.
Authors:
A Spirito; D C Russo; B J Masek
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  General hospital psychiatry     Volume:  6     ISSN:  0163-8343     ISO Abbreviation:  Gen Hosp Psychiatry     Publication Date:  1984 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1984-09-05     Completed Date:  1984-09-05     Revised Date:  2009-11-19    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7905527     Medline TA:  Gen Hosp Psychiatry     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  211-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Behavior Therapy / methods*
Biofeedback, Psychology
Combined Modality Therapy
Consumer Satisfaction
Cystic Fibrosis / psychology,  therapy*
Electromyography
Female
Humans
Relaxation Therapy*

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