Critical review of psychosocial interventions in cancer care.
The need for a large variety of psychosocial interventions is enhanced as increasing numbers of patients with cancer have longer survival. This article reviews the four interventions used most commonly: (1) education, (2) behavioral training, (3) individual psychotherapy, and (4) group interventions. It examines the outcomes of each type of intervention. This comprehensive review of the intervention literature reveals the availability of a wide range of options for patients with cancer and their potential psychological and physical health benefits.
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Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, UCLA School of Medicine.
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011613:Psychotherapy; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome