Psychological treatment of patients with cancer /

"Mental health providers working in oncology encounter a broad spectrum of patients and situations. From innumerable forms of disease at various stages of progression, to the wide range of medication side effects and varying prognoses, cancer treatment is incredibly complex. And practitioners -...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Dornelas, Ellen A. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2018]
Edición:First edition.
Colección:Clinical health psychology series.
Temas:
Cancer > Patients > Psychology.
Psychotherapy.
Cancer > Psychological aspects.
Neoplasms > psychology
Psychotherapy > methods
Cancer > Aspect psychologique.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Diseases > General.
MEDICAL > Clinical Medicine.
MEDICAL > Diseases.
MEDICAL > Evidence-Based Medicine.
MEDICAL > Internal Medicine.
PSYCHOLOGY > Education & Training.
Cancer > Patients > Psychology
Psychotherapy
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • An overview of cancer for the mental health professional
  • Etiology and socio-cultural factors related to cancer
  • Standard medical treatments for cancer and patient decision-making
  • Assessment and treatment of depression
  • Assessment and treatment of anxiety
  • Sleep dysregulation and fatigue
  • Sexual dysfunction and negative body image
  • Impact of medical condition on the family and the role of social support
  • Post-treatment psychological sequelae
  • Existential themes in cancer care
  • Future directions of practice and clinician self-care.

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