Psychosocial Care and Wellbeing for Oncology Patients
A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (24 July 2024) | Viewed by 4218
Special Issue Editors
Interests: depression; mental health; cancer care; chronic disease, evidence-based healthcare, patient outcomes
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Receiving a diagnosis of cancer can be difficult and overwhelming for patients. Depression and anxiety are often heightened among those with cancer, with meta-analytic data indicating that mood disorders are present in up to 38% of these individuals. A number of complex factors influence the psychosocial outcomes of people with cancer, including individual characteristics, disease and treatment characteristics (including side effects of treatment), social support, and quality of care provided (e.g., information provision and involvement in decision making). Despite significant investment in the psychosocial wellbeing of patients with cancer, the literature continues to identify gaps and needs in this area. This Special Issue welcomes the contribution of research seeking to identify and/or address the gaps in psychosocial care and wellbeing for people with cancer.
Dr. Breanne Hobden
Dr. Kristy Fakes
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cancer
- psychosocial
- wellbeing
- patient-centered care
- health services
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