Management of distress in cancer patients Journal Article
| Authors: | Holland, J. C.; Alici, Y. |
| Article Title: | Management of distress in cancer patients |
| Abstract: | Psychosocial distress is highly prevalent and diverse at all stages of cancer care. In the early 21st century, screening, assessment, and management of psychological distress in cancer patients are supported by a growing body of literature. Psychosocial care of cancer patients is now considered an essential component of quality cancer care by the Institute of Medicine. Increasing numbers of professionals from different disciplines are being trained in the United States and internationally to provide consultative services in support of the psychological care of cancer patients. This review article highlights the psychosocial distress experienced by cancer patients, featuring an overview of the assessment and management of psychological distress in the context of cancer as well as the common psychiatric disorders experienced by cancer patients at all stages of disease. © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | cancer survival; survival rate; overall survival; fatigue; review; cisplatin; fluorouracil; advanced cancer; side effect; treatment planning; cancer patient; methotrexate; counseling; neoplasms; unindexed drug; low drug dose; quality of life; aripiprazole; chlorpromazine; haloperidol; olanzapine; quetiapine; risperidone; ziprasidone; delirium; diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders; extrapyramidal symptom; orthostatic hypotension; prevalence; qt prolongation; sedation; bedtime dosage; patient education; health survey; lung cancer; vincristine; cancer pain; risk factor; carmustine; ifosfamide; procarbazine; vinblastine; high risk patient; appetite; health service; confusion; depression; disease severity; health practitioner; evening dosage; adjuvant chemotherapy; comorbidity; serotonin antagonist; asparaginase; bleomycin; acute stress disorder; adjustment disorder; bereavement; cognitive therapy; distress syndrome; major depression; mental disease; panic; phobia; posttraumatic stress disorder; psychosocial care; mental disorders; hospital patient; rating scale; cognitive defect; daily life activity; problem solving; mirtazapine; anxiety; drug dose titration; mental concentration; corticosteroid; fear; venlafaxine; behavior therapy; hypnosis; relaxation training; decision making; gynecologic cancer; citalopram; escitalopram; sertraline; patient counseling; group therapy; social isolation; psychotherapy; mental stress; stress, psychological; stigma; support group; hospital anxiety and depression scale; tricyclic antidepressant agent; alpha adrenergic receptor blocking agent; substance abuse; serotonin noradrenalin reuptake inhibitor; serotonin uptake inhibitor; thermometer; duloxetine; suicidal ideation; social work; hopelessness; amitriptyline; dopamine uptake inhibitor; noradrenalin uptake inhibitor; trazodone; zolpidem; zolpidem tartrate; anger; crisis intervention; distraction osteogenesis; electrolyte balance; employment; family conflict; housing; living will; neglect; psychopharmacology; social problem; social worker; torsade des pointes; uncertainty |
| Journal Title: | The Journal of Supportive Oncology |
| Volume: | 8 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| ISSN: | 1544-6794 |
| Publisher: | BioLink Communications |
| Date Published: | 2010-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 4 |
| End Page: | 12 |
| Language: | English |
| PUBMED: | 20235417 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 4" - "Export Date: 20 April 2011" - "CODEN: JSOOB" - "Source: Scopus" |
