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The author narrates a history of the development of her interest in integrating behavior into heath research and health care. Using diabetes as an exemplar, she describes some of the challenges of integrating behavior into health research and health care: (1) becoming a member of interdisciplinary research and health care teams; (2) acquiring funding for behavioral research with medical populations; (3) communicating scientific findings; and (4) acquiring reimbursement for psychological services rendered. Specific examples of how the author and other psychologists can address these challenges are provided.
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Johnson, S.B. Integrating Behavior into Health Research and Health Care: One Psychologist's Journey. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings 11, 91–99 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:JOCS.0000025720.16458.01
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