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Psychosocial Issues in Cancer Pain

Current Pain and Headache Reports, 2011
Cancer pain is a complex and multidimensional experience that affects and is affected by psychological and social factors. This article reviews recent research that points to a number of key psychosocial factors associated with pain, including psychological distress, coping, and social support, as well as the impact of socioeconomic factors on barriers
Laura S, Porter, Francis J, Keefe
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Psychosocial Issues in the Cancer Patient

Spine, 2009
Systematic review of the literature.To identify psychosocial issues affecting patients with a diagnosis of a spinal column or cord tumor.Using the keywords "cancer communication," "psychosocial care," "cancer patient," and "spine cancer patient," a review of the English literature was performed on Medline, EMBASE, and PsycInfo, a database of the ...
N, Csaszar, Aruna, Ganju, Z S, Mirnics, P P, Varga   +3 more
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Psychosocial Issues in Geriatric Rehabilitation

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 2017
Geriatric patients present multiple age-related challenges and needs that must be taken into account during the rehabilitation process to achieve expected goals. This article examines the importance of identifying and managing psychosocial issues commonly observed in older adults and presents strategies to optimize their rehabilitation process ...
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COPD: Psychosocial and Psychophysiological Issues

Psychosomatics, 1978
Abstract The treatment of the patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) described here is one in which psychosocial assets are increased, the effect of life change is minimized, and the emotional defenses are utilized to cope with the disease process.
D B, Rowlett, D L, Dudley
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Psychosocial Issues: The Person with an Ostomy

Nursing Clinics of North America, 1987
Rehabilitation of a person with an ostomy is a complex process that requires the comprehensive, concerted efforts of not only the health care team but family, friends, and the community as well. Competence in the physical aspects of ostomy care enhances psychologic adjustment.
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Psychosocial issues in breast cancer

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, 2002
The breast cancer experience can bring with it a broad range of emotional sequelae for the woman, her spouse/partner, and her family. Often, patients bear these emotional burdens silently and miss opportunities for the physician and health care team to offer recommendations and interventions for her and her family.
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Psychosocial Issues and Quality of Life

Seminars in Oncology, 2009
The age group 20 to 39 years includes survivors of childhood cancer and those diagnosed with and treated for cancer during young adult life. Much of what is known about the psychosocial consequences of cancer in this age range is based on work involving survivors of cancer in childhood.
Christine, Eiser, Anthony, Penn, Ernest, Katz, Ronald, Barr   +3 more
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Psychosocial Issues of Adolescents with Cancer

Social Work in Health Care, 1998
Although researchers agree that cancer during adolescence does not lead to serious psychopathology, the adolescent patient is confronted with a number of biopsychosocial problems. This article reviews the literature on nine psychosocial issues: (1) Health concerns, (2) Family relationships, (3) Sexual and reproductive issues, (4) Peer relationships, (5)
C S, Roberts, M E, Turney, A M, Knowles
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Psychosocial issues

Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology, 1998
A, Filiberti, R A, Audisio, S, Kaasa
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Psychosocial issues for children with epilepsy

Epilepsy & Behavior, 2011
Epilepsy is a pervasive disorder that consists not only of seizures, but of behavioral, academic, and social difficulties. Epilepsy has an impact on the entire family and may have a significant effect on the interrelationships between child and parent. Epilepsy also has a potentially deleterious effect on academic functioning that may be the result of ...
Rodenburg, R., Wagner, J.L., Austin, J.K., Kerr, M., Dunn, D.W.   +4 more
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