Showing papers by "Arthur J. Barsky published in 2013"
University of California, San Diego1, University of Manchester2, Rutgers University3, University of Oxford4, University of Cincinnati5, Brigham and Women's Hospital6, The Chinese University of Hong Kong7, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior8, University of California, Los Angeles9, Virginia Commonwealth University10
TL;DR: The rationale for the new diagnosis of somatic symptom disorder (SSD) within DSM5 deemphasizes the centrality of medically unexplained symptoms and defines the disorder on the basis of persistent somatic symptoms associated with disproportionate thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to these symptoms.
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TL;DR: wo similar cognitive behavioral interventions, delivered with the resources available in routine primary care, improved somatization, hypochondriacal symptoms, overall psychiatric distress, and role function and reduced the ambulatory visits and costs of these high utilizing outpatients.
Abstract: BACKGROUND
Somatization and hypochondriacal health anxiety are common sources of distress, impairment, and costly medical utilization in primary care practice. A range of interventions is needed to improve the care of these patients.
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TL;DR: An appreciation and understanding of Barsky’s groundbreaking work will help inform the future development of sustainable surgical systems in resource-poor settings.
Abstract: Plastic and reconstructive surgery has had a long history with international humanitarian efforts. As the field of global surgery continues to gain momentum in academic centers throughout the world, the role of the surgical subspecialist in the public health infrastructure of low-resource communities has also begun to gain a new sense of wonder and importance. Arthur Barsky, Jr was arguably one of the most influential forefathers of global plastic surgery. Throughout his notable career spanning most of the 20th century, Barsky remained dedicated to delivering plastic and reconstructive surgical care to the disadvantaged worldwide, as well as educating others to do the same. Although he was not the first surgeon with an interest in global health, Barsky's work was unique and influential in its originality, magnitude, and scope. An appreciation and understanding of Barsky's groundbreaking work will help inform the future development of sustainable surgical systems in resource-poor settings.
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