Geriatric psycho-oncology : a quick reference on the psychosocial dimensions of cancer symptom management / / edited by Jimmie C. Holland [and four others]

• Pubblicazione: Oxford, England ; ; New York : , : Oxford University Press, , 2015; ©2015
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (225 p.)
• Disciplina: 618.97/69940019
• Soggetto topico: Geriatric oncology
• Persona (resp. second.): HollandJimmie C.
• Note generali: Includes index.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Series; Geriatric Psycho-Oncology; Contents; 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; II Psychiatric Emergencies and Disorders; 4 Psychiatric Emergencies; 5 Cognitive Disorders and Delirium; 6 Depressive Spectrum Disorders and Grief; 7 Anxiety Disorders; 8 Substance-Use Disorders in Older Adults with Chronic Cancer Pain; 9 Personality Disorders in Older Cancer Patients; III Physical Symptom Management; 10 Fatigue; 11 Pain ; 12 Sexual DysfunctionIV 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; V Issues Specific to Common Cancer Sites; 18 Prostate Cancer; 19 Psychosocial Issues Specific to Breast Cancer; 20 Lung Cancer; 21 Colorectal Cancer; 22 Leukemia and Lymphoma; Appendix: National Resources; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: 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,
• Titolo autorizzato: Geriatric psycho-oncology
• ISBN: 0-19-936148-7; 0-19-939069-X; 0-19-936147-9
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910812806703321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: APOS Clinical Reference Handbooks