Counseling Intervention in Cancer Therapy

Pusateri‐Vlach, Nancy F.; Moracco, John C.

doi:10.1002/j.2164-4918.1981.tb00547.x

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“…Although much has been written about the provision of support programmes (Adams, 1979;Bleeker, 1978;Faulkner & Nurse, 1981;Parker, 1978;Pusateri-Vlach, 1981), the evidence for their effectiveness is confounded by several theoretical and methodological problems. In a number of studies it is not clear what is meant by 'cancer patients'.…”

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Psychosocial intervention with cancer patients: a review

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1983

Psychol. Med.

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SynopsisIt 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.

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Psychosocial intervention with cancer patients: a review

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1983

Psychol. Med.

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“…A number of authors, including LaBarge (1981) and Pusateri-Vlach and Moracco (1981), have written about diseases for which counseling intervention is appropriate, indeed obligatory. They emphasized that medical treatment is only part of the holistic approach needed.…”

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