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Shoshana Amir
Researcher at Tel Aviv University
Publications - 9
Citations - 206
Shoshana Amir is an academic researcher from Tel Aviv University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Diabetes mellitus & Coping (psychology). The author has an hindex of 4, co-authored 9 publications receiving 201 citations.
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A Multidisciplinary, Comprehensive, Ambulatory Treatment Scheme for Diabetes Mellitus in Children
TL;DR: It is concluded that psychological stability is a basic factor in the control of diabetes, and the value of the multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of this chronic disease is indicated.
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Crisis intervention program in newly diagnosed diabetic children.
TL;DR: It is suggested that the initial period after diagnosis of diabetes in a child should be considered a period of crisis, requiring special muitidisciplinary services to reduce future psychosocial maladjustments and improve compliance.
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Cognitive and Behavioral Determinants of Compliance in Diabetics
TL;DR: 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.
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The young diabetic subjects in the Israel Army.
TL;DR: The data demonstrate that youngsters with Type 1 diabetes can maintain satisfactory diabetes management and control and can function not only adequately, but often far beyond, in the stressful situations with which they are confronted within the rigid authoritative system of military service.
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Psychological Aspects of Childhood Diabetes
Zvi Laron,Shoshana Amir,Ruth Gil,Moshe Karp,Zesia Beth-Halachmi,Yael Kaplan,Avinoam Galatzer +6 more
TL;DR: Counselling of the psychological problems in diabetes is an ongoing need and is best delivered when the treating team includes psychologists and social workers, and evidence is found that this approach imptoves the quality of diabetes control, permits the young diabetic to live a normal life and diminishes the development of complications.