The Oxford Handbook of Health Communication, Behavior Change, and Treatment Adherence

by Leslie R. Martin

Better health all around--this is what clinicians and patients, alike, desire. But achieving and maintaining good health can be difficult task, as this requires the adoption of behaviors, habits, and lifestyles that are challenging for a variety of reasons. Perhaps the most vital tool in the delivery of healthcare, despite its low-tech nature, is communication--it plays an important role in informing, motivating, and ultimately achieving optimal health...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199795835
• ISBN13: 9780199795833
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.3" x 10.0"