身心医学的心理学方面：癌症患者研究的前景与困境

Psychological aspects of mind-body medicine: promises and pitfalls from research with cancer patients.

作者信息

Simonton S S, Sherman A C

机构信息

Behavioral Medicine Program, Arkansas Cancer Research Center, University of Arkansas, Little Rock, USA.

出版信息

Altern Ther Health Med. 1998 Jul;4(4):50-8, 60, 62-4 passim.

PMID:9656501

Abstract

Research in psychosocial oncology has grown considerably. In this article, psychological interventions for cancer patients are reviewed. The following four areas are examined: (1) adjustment and quality of life, (2) symptom control, (3) immune function, and (4) disease progression. In each area, psychosocial dimensions of risk and resilience, the efficacy of current interventions, and the trajectory of future developments are considered.

摘要

心理肿瘤学的研究有了显著增长。在本文中，对癌症患者的心理干预措施进行了综述。研究考察了以下四个领域：（1）适应与生活质量，（2）症状控制，（3）免疫功能，以及（4）疾病进展。在每个领域中，都考虑了风险和恢复力的社会心理层面、当前干预措施的效果以及未来发展的轨迹。