Definition and Characteristics of Behavioral Medicine, and Main Tasks and Goals of the International Society of Behavior
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Definition and Characteristics of Behavioral Medicine, and Main Tasks and Goals of the International Society of Behavioral Medicine—an International Delphi Study Joost Dekker 1 & Marie Amitami 2 & Anne H. Berman 3,4 & Helen Brown 5 & Bryan Cleal 6 & Maria João Figueiras 7 & Lila J. Finney Rutten 8 & Egil A. Fors 9 & Konstadina Griva 10 & Jing Gu 11 & Chris Keyworth 12 & Maria Kleinstäuber 13 & Claas Lahmann 14 & Joseph T. F. Lau 15 & Bernd Leplow 16 & Li Li 17 & Hanna Malmberg Gavelin 18,19 & Ricarda Mewes 20 & Phoenix K. H. Mo 15 & Barbara Mullan 21 & Frank J. Penedo 22 & Judith Prins 23 & Teresa Rodríguez Rodríguez 24,25 & Sharon A. Simpson 26 & Adrienne Stauder 27 & Martti T. Tuomisto 28 & Deborah Jones Weiss 29 & Urs M. Nater 30
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Abstract 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. Keywords Behavior . Medicine . Definition . Goals
Introduction The field of behavioral medicine was originally defined at the Yale Conference on behavioral medicine, now more than 40 years ago [1]. Behavioral medicine was defined as “the Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (https://doi.org/10.1007/s12529-020-09928-y) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users. * Joost Dekker [email protected] Extended author information available on the last page of the article
interdisciplinary field concerned with the development and integration of behavioral and biomedical sc
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