Cancer Patient Care: Psychosocial Treatment Methods
1991
Psychosocial Treatment Methods for Cancer Patients
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): M. Watson
Conclusion
The book provides effective psychosocial interventions that can improve the quality of life for cancer patients.
Supporting Evidence
- Psychosocial interventions can reduce physical symptoms in motivated patients.
- The book addresses the emotional struggles of families and relatives of cancer patients.
- Many psychosocial interventions have been proven effective through clinical trials.
Takeaway
This book teaches ways to help cancer patients feel better emotionally and physically. It shows that talking and psychological methods can help with pain and other symptoms.
Limitations
The book does not cover head and neck cancers or gastrointestinal cancers in detail.
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