Biopsychosocial contributions to the management of arthritis disability. Blueprints from an NIDRR-sponsored conference.
The contributions of MACs and RRTCs to the generation of arthritis-related biopsychosocial research over the last 15 years have been enormous. However, the assimilation of biopsychosocial concepts into mainstream clinical practice, professional education, and public awareness will require a sustained national effort.
Parker
J C
JC
Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital, Columbia, MO 65201.
Bradley
L A
LA
DeVellis
R M
RM
Gerber
L H
LH
Holman
H R
HR
Keefe
F J
FJ
Lawrence
T S
TS
Liang
M H
MH
Lorig
K R
KR
Nicassio
P M
PM
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001168:Arthritis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000523:psychology*; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000534:rehabilitation; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans