Door annelies_verachtert op Ma, 30/06/2014 - 00:00
Abstract : Research has demonstrated that treating cancer patients’ psychological and physical health leads to improved overall health. This may be especially true for palliative care patients facing serious illness. This study examines the proportion and determinants of psychology service utilization in an outpatient palliative care population.
Door annelies_verachtert op Ma, 30/06/2014 - 00:00
Abstract: The primary aim of this retrospective study was to determine levels of psychological distress and quality of life (QoL) immediately prior to allogeneic stem cell transplantation. The secondary aim was to examine the demographic, medical and psychosocial factors that were correlated with various QoL domains at this stage of treatment.
Door annelies_verachtert op Ma, 30/06/2014 - 00:00
Abstract: To explore the barriers experienced and perceived by health professionals and patients in the delivery of psychosocial care to adults with cancer.
Door annelies_verachtert op Vr, 30/05/2014 - 00:00
Abstract: To identify the factors underlying prostate cancer (PCa) patients’ depression–anxiety, sexual problems, urinary dysfunction and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT)-linked breast changes and hot flushes, and test these as predictors of loss of masculinity (LoM) over 36 months following diagnosis.
Door annelies_verachtert op Vr, 30/05/2014 - 00:00
Abstract: Psychological interventions show greater efficacy when evaluated with distressed patients. We report on the feasibility of implementing screening for recruiting distressed cancer patients to a randomized controlled trial of problem-solving therapy (PST), characteristics associated with enrol- ment, and time investment and challenges of implementing screening.
Door annelies_verachtert op Vr, 30/05/2014 - 00:00
Abstract: Greater mental health symptomatology of Latina breast cancer (LBC) patients along with the paucity of intervention trials to reduce distress underscores the scientific and practice gaps in comprehensive care. This trial investigated the effect of a paraprofessionally delivered, telephonic-based psycho-educational intervention on depressive symptoms among LBC patients.