Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20139 Milan, Italy.
Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Feb 8;20(4):2991. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20042991.
Oncological care affects the body strongly, even some years after therapies. Body image, as the mental representation of one's own body, is particularly affected by breast cancer, with a high level of dissatisfaction and negative perception. Literature has shown the effectiveness of various psychological interventions to promote body image in breast cancer survivors, dealing with inner sensations and related emotions and thoughts. The present opinion study presents BI issues and personalized psychological interventions to increase a positive BI in breast cancer survivors.
Implementing specific and personalized psychological interventions tailored on BI, the characteristics of oncological journey and emotional and cognitive issues is fundamental. Directions for clinical practice are given.
肿瘤治疗对身体的影响非常大，甚至在治疗结束多年后仍会存在。体像作为对自身身体的心理表征，尤其会受到乳腺癌的影响，患者会出现较高水平的不满和负面认知。文献表明，各种心理干预措施可有效促进乳腺癌幸存者的体像改善，帮助其处理内在感觉及相关情绪和想法。本观点研究提出了 BI 问题和个性化心理干预措施，以提高乳腺癌幸存者的积极体像。
实施针对 BI、肿瘤治疗历程特点及情绪和认知问题的具体和个性化心理干预措施至关重要。本文还为临床实践提供了方向。
