The Handbook of Wellness Medicine

This book presents scientific wellness interventions to aid healthcare professionals helping people complete their journeys to full health.

Waguih William IsHak (Edited by)

9781108722056, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 20 August 2020

652 pages
23.3 x 15.6 x 2.9 cm, 1.1 kg

'The Handbook of Wellness Medicine is an effective reference for any reader looking for a one-stop source for guidance in the pursuit of improving wellness. Medical educators will find this book particularly useful, not only as a tool for educating their learners on the methods by which wellness can be pursued, but also in the instruction of self-care for medical students and residents, a topic of paramount importance.' John E. Snellings, Family Medicine

Wellness medicine is the field that focuses on improving overall functioning, quality of life, and wellbeing, beyond symptom management of medical illness, leading to restoration and maintenance of health. The Handbook of Wellness Medicine provides a practical guide to the latest in evidence-based medicine, as well as best practice, to assist healthcare professionals in utilizing the full range of interventions to improve wellness and help patients complete their journeys to full health. The volume is organized into five parts: Part I introduces the concept of wellness by detailing the definitions and assessment/measurement methods, and formulating wellness plans. Part II describes wellness plans in major illnesses, categorized by organ system/disorder. Part III covers the methods to improve wellness in special populations. Part IV details each wellness intervention, including the scientific evidence behind it and its practical application. Part V focuses on integrating and personalizing the interventions into one's life to maintain wellness.

Part I. Approach to Wellness: 1. Defining wellness
2. Screening and assessment methods
3. The biopsychosocial assessment
4. Wellness measurement
5. The wellness treatment plan
Part II. From Illness to Wellness by Organ Systems/Disorders: 6. The concept of wellness in psychiatric and substance use disorders
7. Neurological and neurosurgical disorders and wellness
8. Cardiovascular and pulmonary wellness
9. Gastrointestinal system and wellness
10. Wellness and the genito-urinary system
11. Reproductive system, pregnancy, and post-partum wellness
12. Allergic, infectious, immunological system
13. Wellness in endocrinal and metabolic disorders
Part III. Special Populations and Special Topics: 14. Wellness in patients living with chronic medical conditions
15. Wellness in older individuals
16. Child and adolescent wellness
17. Wellness in pain disorders
18. Wellness in cancer and neoplastic diseases
19. Wellness in terminal illness
20. Wellness interventions in the workplace
21. Wellness interventions for physicians and health care professionals
Part IV: Wellness Interventions: 22. Nutrition
23: Nutraceuticals and wellness
24. Pharmaceuticals and alternatives for wellness
25. Exercise, dance, tai-chi, Pilates, and Alexander technique
26. Sleep, rest, and relaxation
27. Sex, intimacy, and wellbeing
28. Mindfulness, meditation and yoga
29. Gratitude, forgiveness, and spirituality
30. Positive neuropsychology, cognitive rehabilitation, and neuroenhancement
31. Acupuncture, herbs, and Ayurvedic medicine
32. The role of aesthetics in wellness
33. Massage, humor, and music
34. Nature, and pets
35. Circadian rhythm in the digital age
36. The arts in health settings: inspirational, educational and therapeutic approaches to wellness
37. Engaging the five senses: taste, smell, see, listen, and touch
38. Emotional intelligence and its role in sustaining fulfillment in life
39. Psychotherapy and positive psychology
40. Resilience and wellness
41. Developing purpose, meaning, and achievements
42. Healing and wellness
43. Connection, compassion and community
44. Wellness interventions for chronicity and disability
Part V. Wellness through Optimization of Work, Love, and Play: 45. Work, love, and play and the joy of living (Joie de Vivre)
46. Work and life balance
47. Family relations, friendships, and love
48. The role of leisure, recreation and play in health and well-being
49. Wellness and whole person care
50. The personalized wellness life plan
Appendix I. Wellness measures
Appendix II. Wellness apps and devices.

Subject Areas: Clinical psychology [MMJ], Psychiatry [MMH], Personal & public health [MBNH]