{"product_id":"clinical-psychooncology-9780470974322","title":"Clinical PsychoOncology","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe level of psychological distress and the ability to adjust to a diagnosis of cancer are highly variable. Medical factors, psychological factors prior to diagnosis and social factors account for this variability. By understanding these variables, the clinician can better assess and manage the distress caused by the diagnosis and provide the most appropriate medical treatment or psychological intervention. This practical handbook will address the principal behavioural and psychological problems associated with cancer. Where appropriate, it adopts a broader, multicultural perspective, in line with the aim of the World Psychiatric Association and the Federation of Psycho-Oncology societies. \u003cp\u003eThe main aims of the book are:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eto present the significant and challenging clinical problems encountered when caring for cancer patients and their families, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eto describe the best responses to these challenges, summarizing the eviden\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“By including case studies, extracts from current research and effective key points, Grassi and Riba have compiled a book that is genuinely accessible and user-friendly, concise and well-researched. It made me reflect on my practice, as it emphasises the importance of recognising the thoughts and wishes of patients and their relatives.”  (\u003ci\u003eEuropean Journal of Palliative Care,\u003c\/i\u003e  1 September 2013)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“... a comprehensive, highly readable book that encompasses a remarkable breadth of topics relating to the psychosocial care of cancer patients. I strongly recommend it as a compendium of psychosocial clinical challenges and approaches to address them, viewed from a socioculturally and demographically aware perspective.\" (\u003ci\u003ePsycho-Oncology\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 March 2013)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Contributors, vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword, xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements, xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Clinical Issues\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introducing Multicultural Psycho-oncology, 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLuigi Grassi and Michelle Riba\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Communication in Cancer Care: A Cultural Perspective, 11\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhyllis Butow and Walter F. Baile\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Psychosocial Assessment and Screening in Psycho-oncology, 21\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaul B. Jacobsen and Kristine A. Donovan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Sexuality and Gender: Psychosocial Implications in Cancer Patients: A Multicultural Perspective, 39\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnna Costantini, Chiara M. Navarra, Kimlin Tam Ashing-Giwa and Sophia Yeung\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Psychosocial and Psychiatric Disorders, 55\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSantosh K. Chaturvedi and Yosuke Uchitomi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Neurocognitive Effects of Anticancer Treatments, 71\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTim Ahles, Sanne Schagen and Janette Vardy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Screening for Distress, the 6th Vital Sign, as the Connective Tissue of Health Care Systems: A Roadmap to Integrated Interdisciplinary Person-centred Care, 83\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBarry D. Bultz, Matthew J. Loscalzo and Karen L. Clark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Psychological Intervention, 97\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaggie Watson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Psychopharmacological Interventions, 109\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeema M. Thekdi, Marya Elisa Irarrazaval and Laura B. Dunn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Rehabilitation, 127\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnja Mehnert and Uwe Koch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Special Populations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Pediatric Psycho-oncology, 139\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMargaret L. Stuber and Elizabeth M. Strom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 A Life-stage Approach to Psycho-oncology, 155\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeter Fitzgerald, Rinat Nissim and Gary Rodin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Psycho-oncology in Underserved and Minority Populations, 165\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichard Fielding and Wendy W.T. Lam\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 Other Topics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Exploration of Family Care: A Multicultural Approach, 187\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLea Baider and Gil Goldzweig\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Bioethical Challenges: Understanding Cultural Differences and Reducing Health Disparities, 199\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAntonella Surbone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Post-traumatic Growth in Cancer Patients Across Cultures, 211\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael Diaz, Matthew Cordova and David Spiegel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 The Need for Psychosocial Support in Genetic Counselling and Genetic Testing, 223\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMary Jane Esplen, Jonathan Hunter and Kathryn M. Kash\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Psychosocial and Physical Health in Post-treatment and Extended Cancer Survivorship, 237\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePatricia A. Ganz and Annette L. Stanton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 End-of-life Care, 249\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilliam Breitbart, Harvey Max Chochinov and Yesne Alici\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Grief and Bereavement, 271\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSue Morris and Susan Block\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Spiritual and Religious Coping with Cancer, 281\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid W. Kissane, Carrie E. Lethborg and Brian Kelly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Psycho-oncology and Advocacy in Cancer Care: An International Perspective, 297\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLuzia Travado, Jan Geissler, Kim Thiboldeaux, Jeff Dunn, Ranjit Kaur and Anne Merriman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex, 311\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402471285079,"sku":"9780470974322","price":51.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470974322.jpg?v=1730480502","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/clinical-psychooncology-9780470974322","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}