Additionally we will explore the influence of socio-demographic characteristics of health professionals and determinants identified in the Theory of Planned Behavior (intention, attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioral control) on the change of supportive behavior of health professionals.
The 4 determinants of behavior described in the Theory of Planned Behavior (intention, attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioral control) will be assessed to determine if they moderate change in the supportive behavior reported by health professionals.
For instance, a recent review of 22 studies of immersion programs examined treatments that combined a controlled diet, physical activity, nutrition education and therapy and/or education supportive of behavioral change.
Close affirmative relationships, continuous and personalized care-giving, appropriate teaching and learning experiences, and an external social group with a supportive ethos and behavioral styles are all factors that protect the child from developing maladaptive behavioral patterns [ 12].
Treatment may include supportive and cognitive behavioral therapies, medications and light aerobic exercise.
All patients with ED were treated with medication, supportive psychotherapy, and behavioral therapy during their regular hospitalization.
In this column we give brief descriptions of the treatments, because many treatments do no meet the definitions of one of these seven major types of treatment (cognitive behavior therapy, supportive therapy, dynamic therapy, behavioral activation, social skills training, problem-solving therapy, and interpersonal psychotherapy).
All of these five levels of therapy are supported by research demonstrating their efficacy, although the bulk of the research is in the area of supportive and cognitive-behavioral interventions.
While pharmacological intervention is reserved for more severe symptoms, other treatments (such as supportive psychotherapy or cognitive behavioral therapy) may help to avoid or ameliorate depression and social isolation, and to improve family support.
Very basic cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive and problem-solving counseling was provided [ 36].
