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Psychological Approaches to Cancer Care

Publication Year:
2022
Edition:
1st
Author:
Deshields, Teresa L.; Kaplan, Jonathan L.; and Rynar, Lauren Z.
Publisher:
Hogrefe Publishing GmbH
ISBN:
978-0-88-937511-6
Doody's Star Rating®:
Score:
100
Doody Core Title Score:
  • 2.4 (Hematology/Oncology)
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A comprehensive, evidence-based guide to the role of psychology in cancer care

Psychosocial oncology is a health psychology specialty that focuses on the psychological, behavioral, emotional, and social challenges faced by patients with cancer and their loved ones. Cancer can cause significant distress, and psychosocial interventions are known to be effective for helping patients and families navigate the many issues that can arise at any stage of the cancer continuum.

  • Multidisciplinary authors provide a holistic overview
  • Details the key principles and models of cancer-related distress
  • Guides through assessment and treatment
  • Illustrated with case studies
  • Printable tools for clinical use


This volume provides psychologists, physicians, social workers, and other health care providers with practical and evidence-based guidance on the delivery of psychological interventions to patients with cancer. The multidisciplinary team of authors succinctly present the key principles, history, and theoretical m
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Platform:
OvidSP
Publisher:
Hogrefe Publishing GmbH
Product Type:
Book
Author:
Deshields, Teresa L.; Kaplan, Jonathan L.; and Rynar, Lauren Z.
ISBN:
978-0-88-937511-6
Specialty:
  • Surgery
  • Psychology
  • Rehabilitation
  • Psychotherapy
Language:
English
Edition:
1st
Pages:
94
Publication Year:
2022
Doody's Star Rating®:
Score:
100
Doody Core Title Score:
  • 2.4 (Hematology/Oncology)

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