BACKGROUND: The essence of psychological support provided to oncology patients is to adjust its methods to the needs and expectations arising from the distressful experience of cancer and its treatment. AIM: The aim of this study is to present methods of professional psychological support to be used in work with oncology patients during the treatment and follow-up stages. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The article is a review of psychological and psychotherapy methods most often applied to oncology patients. CONCLUSION: Methods of psychological support depend on the current condition of a patient. The support will be effective if provided in adequate time and place with the patient's express consent and in line with their individual needs and expectations.
BACKGROUND: The essence of psychological support provided to oncology patients is to adjust its methods to the needs and expectations arising from the distressful experience of cancer and its treatment. AIM: The aim of this study is to present methods of professional psychological support to be used in work with oncology patients during the treatment and follow-up stages. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The article is a review of psychological and psychotherapy methods most often applied to oncology patients. CONCLUSION: Methods of psychological support depend on the current condition of a patient. The support will be effective if provided in adequate time and place with the patient's express consent and in line with their individual needs and expectations.
Authors: E Andritsch; G Goldzweig; H Samonigg; B Uziely; P Ever-Hadani; G Hoffman; G Krenn; L Baider Journal: Support Care Cancer Date: 2003-10-22 Impact factor: 3.603
Authors: Chris Millar; Sophie Campbell; Peter Fisher; Jane Hutton; Andrew Morgan; Mary Gemma Cherry Journal: Psychooncology Date: 2020-07-21 Impact factor: 3.955