Biomedical subjects

C Rabin

Publications and source records attributed to C Rabin.

3 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1991

Treating post traumatic stress disorder couples: a psychoeducational program.

The effects of veterans' war-related emotional disorders on wives has received little attention in the literature on families and family therapy. Clinical evidence shows devastating effects of combat-related psychopathology on the marriage relationship. Post-traumatic stress disorder can result in chronic marital distress, in addition to veteran disabilities. It is contended here that a clinical couples' therapy model fails to address the specific needs of this population of couples. A cognitive-behavioral analysis of the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on couple functioning is presented as well as a rationale for treatment based on psychoeducational, cognitive-behavioral, and self-help principles. This paper reviews an experimental program carried out in Israel designed to reach and treat the PTSD couple.

Adaptation, Psychological↗

PubMed1990

Cognitive and behavioral determinants of compliance in diabetics.

The interaction between patient and medical team is especially stressful in cases of diabetes, because of the high potential for critical behaviors by the team and for avoidance or aggressive behaviors by the patient. This study examined some cognitive and behavioral correlates of compliance behaviors in 70 insulin-dependent diabetics. A special scale was developed to evaluate specific cognitions, behaviors, and anxiety during confrontations with the physician, dietitian, nurse, and secretary. Another special scale was developed to evaluate compliance with self-care behaviors in diabetes. Cognitive and behavioral coping skills specific to patient-medical team encounters were found to be significant correlates of various compliance variables in the following order: maintenance of positive self-esteem and efficacy during criticism, positive acceptance of criticism, avoidance of conflict by offering compromise solutions, and assertive request for follow-up with a specific doctor. Each was found to be a significant predictor of compliance behaviors. The findings indicate the importance of positive cognitive and assertive coping skills in specific stressful situations involving the patient and medical team.

Adaptation, Psychological↗

PubMed1986

Compliance and control: issues in group training for diabetics.

When patients in treatment do not comply with medical directives, the most competent health care may go for naught and patients' well-being may be jeopardized. By focusing on the links between assertiveness and coping skills and compliant behavior, the group program described here increased compliance as well as self-confidence in diabetic group members.

Adult↗