Abstract

Background: The biomedical sciences associated with the behavior of humans dissipate diseases and its development is called behavioral medicine. Drawing together insights from medicine, neuroscience, psychoneuroimmunology, psychology, sociology epidemiology, anthropology, and health education, it looks at health in the biological, psychological social environmental and spiritual Objective: The objectives of this study were: a) to specify the scope and domains of modern behavioral medicine, b) to clarify prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes, c) to specify the patient-physician relationship and technology use, and d) to describe how behavioral medicine links delivery, utilization, education, and reform of health and social systems. Methods: The methodology involves looking at differing complex comprehensive models as well as the models that control functioning in illness and disease. Results: Today’s behavioral medicine has multiple applications (e.g. clinical care, prevention, health promotion, systems innovation)." It promotes a patient-physician relationship that is socially adept and facilitated by technology. It also addresses health problems of the individual and social problems at the community level. Furthermore, it integrates life and social sciences in order to influence etiology, diagnosis, treatment and health outcome through the cognitive, emotional, psychosocial and environmental pathways. The discipline seeks to unite the health system family, focusing on wellness rather than illness. Conclusion: Behavioral medicine acts as an integrative platform for disciplines and health systems that further prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and population health. This allows for comprehensive, scalable approaches to enhance health outcomes and inform health system reform by focusing on the patient-physician relationship, utilizing appropriate technology and acting at the level of individuals and communities.

Key words: Behavioral medicine, preventive healthcare, psychosocial factors, health promotion, interdisciplinary health.