Psychosocial management of patients with recurrent ovarian cancer: treating the whole patient to improve quality of life - PubMed (original) (raw)
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Psychosocial management of patients with recurrent ovarian cancer: treating the whole patient to improve quality of life
Margaret I Fitch. Semin Oncol Nurs. 2003 Aug.
Abstract
Objectives: To describe the psychosocial issues affecting women with recurrent ovarian cancer and provide suggestions for screening to provide appropriate referrals.
Data sources: Research articles and textbooks.
Conclusion: Nursing care may involve practical, informational, and emotional support. Screening patients for psychosocial distress can be conducted quickly and is important to identify patients requiring additional interventions.
Implications for nursing practice: Nurses should be familiar with the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines regarding distress management. Psychosocial support requires a commitment to addressing the individual psychosocial needs of each patient. Nurses play an invaluable role in helping to improve the quality of life for women with recurrent ovarian cancer.
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