Abstract
This review examines some of the questions and current literature regarding psychological factors as they affect pulmonary and rheumatologic diseases. Recommendations are made concerning directions for future research in these areas.
MeSH terms
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Depression / complications
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Depression / psychology
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Humans
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Lung Diseases / psychology*
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Psychophysiologic Disorders / psychology*
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Rheumatic Diseases / psychology*
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Sick Role*
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Social Environment*
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Somatoform Disorders / psychology*
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Stress, Psychological / complications*