Geriatric Psycho-Oncology
A Quick Reference on the Psychosocial Dimensions of Cancer Symptom Management
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Erschienen am 3. Februar 2015
240 Seiten
978-0-19-936148-9 (ISBN)
Beschreibung
Geriatric Psycho-Oncology is a comprehensive handbook that provides best practice models for the management of psychological, cognitive, and social outcomes of older adults living with cancer and their families. Chapters cover a wide range of topics including screening tools and interventions, psychiatric emergencies and disorders, physical symptom management, communication issues, and issues specific to common cancer sites. A resource section is appended to provide information on national services and programs. This book features contributions from experts designed to help clinicians review, anticipate and respond to emotional issues that often arise in the context of treating older cancer patients. Numerous cross-references and succinct tables and figures make this concise reference easy to use. Geriatric Psycho-Oncology is an ideal resource for helping oncologists and nurses recognize when it may be best to refer patients to their mental health colleagues and for those who are establishing or adding psychosocial components to existing clinics.
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ALL: Department of Psychiatric and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
Inhalt
Section I. Screening and Interventions
1. Psychosocial Screening Instruments for Older Cancer Patients
2. Functional Assessment for Older Adults with Cancer
3. Psychosocial Interventions for Older Cancer Patients
Section II. Psychiatric Emergencies and Disorders
4. Psychiatric Emergencies
5. Cognitive Disorders and Delirium
6. Depressive Spectrum Disorders
7. Anxiety
8. Substance Abuse Disorders in Older Adults with Chronic Cancer Pain
9. Personality Disorders in Older Cancer Patients
Section III. Physical Symptom Management
10. Fatigue
11. Pain
12. Sexual Dysfunction
Section IV. Special Considerations in Psychosocial Issues in Older Patients with Cancer
13. Communicating with Older Cancer Patients
14. Demoralization, Despair and Existential Concerns
15. Caregiver Burden
16. Advance Directives
17. Psychosocial Issues in Elderly Minority Population
Section V. Issues Specific to Common Cancer Site
18. Prostate Cancer
19. Breast Cancer
20. Lung Cancer
21. Colon Cancer
22. Lymphoma and Leukemia
Appendix: National Resources
