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Psychosocial intervention with cancer patients: a review

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 July 2009

Maggie Watson
Maggie Watson*
Affiliation:
Faith Courtauld Unit, Rayne Institute, King's College Hospital, London
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1Address for correspondence: Dr Maggie Watson, The Faith Courtauld Unit, Rayne Institute, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London SES 8RX.
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Synopsis

It is well established that a diagnosis of cancer and the subsequent treatment can cause a great deal of stress, and the need for psychosocial support is increasingly being advocated. The data for the efficacy of intervention programmes are reviewed. The evidence relating to the benefits gained by patients is equivocal. The indication is that a selective rather than a blanket service is needed, with the target for intervention being patients at high risk for psychological morbidity. The advantages of one type of support over another remain unproven.

Type
Research Article
Information
Psychological Medicine , Volume 13 , Issue 4 , November 1983 , pp. 839 - 846
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1983

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