Urology and andrology Book Section
| Authors: | Roth, A. J.; Karl, S. R.; Nelson, C. J. |
| Editors: | Fogel, B. S.; Greenberg, D. B. |
| Article/Chapter Title: | Urology and andrology |
| Abstract: | (from the chapter) Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), kidney stones, interstitial cystitis, testosterone deficiency, and urinary incontinence (UI) are non-malignant conditions that can cause significant emotional distress. Urological disorders are common and translate into billions of dollars in healthcare expenditures each year. Incontinence and sexual dysfunction are frustrating problems with emotional consequences. Psychological sequelae range in severity from mild to devastating and may affect the patient's relationships, work, social life, and general morale. Patients may not readily admit to uncomfortable symptoms that they view as private or the distress that comes with them, and in that context, referral to a psychiatrist or psychologist has particular value. Urological cancers can cause similar symptoms. Though great advances in cancer treatment have been made in recent years, patients still associate a diagnosis of cancer with negative outcomes, and struggle with less-than-optimal quality of life (QOL). This chapter will provide a basic understanding of non-malignant urological disorders and urological cancers and their management, including coping with issues of distress, sexual dysfunction, and relationships that may accompany urological disorder. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved). |
| Keywords: | coping behavior; disease management; urological disorders; andrology; urological cancers |
| Book Title: | Psychiatric Care of the Medical Patient. 3rd ed |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-973185-5 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Publication Place: | New York, NY |
| Date Published: | 2015-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 1473 |
| End Page: | 1488 |
| Language: | English |
| ACCESSION: | Book: 2014-48592-076 |
| DOI: | 10.1093/med/9780199731855.003.0076 |
| PROVIDER: | Ovid Technologies |
| PROVIDER: | psycinfo |
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| Notes: | Book Chapter 76 -- Source: PsycINFO |
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