Definition and Characteristics of Behavioral Medicine, and Main Tasks and Goals of the International Society of Behavioral Medicine-an International Delphi Study.
- Autor(en)
- Joost Dekker, Marie Amitami, Anne H. Berman , Helen Brown, Bryan Cleal, Maria João Figueiras, Lila J. Finney Rutten , Egil A. Fors, Konstadina Griva, Jing Gu, Chris Keyworth, Maria Kleinstäuber , Claas Lahmann, Joseph T. F. Lau, Bernd Leplow, Li Li, Hanna Malmberg Gavelin, Ricarda Mewes, Phoenix K. H. Mo, Barbara Mullan, Frank J. Penedo , Judith Prins, Teresa Rodríguez Rodríguez, Sharon A. Simpson , Adrienne Stauder, Martti T. Tuomisto , Deborah Jones Weiss , Urs Markus Nater
- Abstrakt
Background In the past decades, behavioral medicine has attained global recognition. Due to its global reach, a critical need has emerged to consider whether the original definition of behavioral medicine is still valid, comprehensive, and inclusive, and to reconsider the main tasks and goals of the International Society of Behavioral Medicine (ISBM), as the umbrella organization in the field. The purpose of the present study was to (i) update the definition and scope of behavioral medicine and its defining characteristics; and (ii) develop a proposal on ISBM's main tasks and goals. Method Our study used the Delphi method. A core group prepared a discussion paper. An international Delphi panel rated questions and provided comments. The panel intended to reach an a priori defined level of consensus (i.e., 70%). Results The international panel reached consensus on an updated definition and scope of behavioral medicine as a field of research and practice that builds on collaboration among multiple disciplines. These disciplines are concerned with development and application of behavioral and biomedical evidence across the disease continuum in clinical and public health domains. Consensus was reached on a proposal for ISBM's main tasks and goals focused on supporting communication and collaboration across disciplines and participating organizations; stimulating research, education, and practice; and supporting individuals and organizations in the field. Conclusion The consensus on definition and scope of behavioral medicine and ISBM's tasks and goals provides a foundational step toward achieving these goals.
- Organisation(en)
- Forschungsplattform The Stress of Life - Processes and Mechanisms underlying Everyday Life Stress, Forschungs-, Lehr- und Praxisambulanz, Institut für Klinische und Gesundheitspsychologie
- Externe Organisation(en)
- VU University Medical Center Amsterdam, Kagoshima University, Uppsala University, Deakin University, Steno Diabetes Center, Zayed University, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) , Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Sun Yat-sen University, University of Manchester, University of Otago, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Capital Medical University (CUM), University of Melbourne, Curtin University, University of Miami, Radboud University, General University Hospital "Dr. Gustavo Aldereguía Lima", University of Glasgow, Semmelweis University , University of Tampere
- Journal
- International journal of behavioral medicine
- Band
- 28
- Seiten
- 268–276
- Anzahl der Seiten
- 9
- ISSN
- 1070-5503
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s12529-020-09928-y
- Publikationsdatum
- 09-2020
- Peer-reviewed
- Ja
- ÖFOS 2012
- 501010 Klinische Psychologie
- Schlagwörter
- ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete
- Applied Psychology
- Link zum Portal
- https://ucrisportal.univie.ac.at/de/publications/3dd8ef2b-3238-4f21-bcb6-3ef8adf3a8dd