PROBLEM-SOLVING THERAPY FOR CANCER PATIENTS.
Estimates of the prevalence of psychological difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, and poor quality of life, are high among individuals diagnosed with cancer. Problem-solving therapy (PST), a cognitive and behavioral intervention, is one major approach that has been applied and evaluated as a m...
| Publicado en: | Psicooncologia Vol. 9; no. 2/3; pp. 217 - 232 |
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Universidad Complutense de Madrid
2013
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| Sumario: | Estimates of the prevalence of psychological difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, and poor quality of life, are high among individuals diagnosed with cancer. Problem-solving therapy (PST), a cognitive and behavioral intervention, is one major approach that has been applied and evaluated as a means of positively impacting on such problems. PST trains individuals in a series of skills that helps them cope more effectively with life stressors, such as those associated with cancer and its treatment. This paper provides a brief overview of the research supporting its efficacy, as well as clinical guidelines. Las estimaciones de la prevalencia de los problemas psicológicos, tales como la depresión, la ansiedad y la mala calidad de vida, son altas entre las personas diagnosticadas con cáncer. La terapia de solución de problemas (PST), una intervención cognitivo-conductual, es uno de los enfoques principales que se ha aplicado y valorado como un medio de impactar positivamente en este tipo de problemas. La PST capacita a las personas en una serie de habilidades que les ayuda a afrontar con mayor eicacia a los estresores vitales, tales como los relacionados con el cáncer y su tratamiento. Este artículo ofrece una breve descripción de la investigación que apoya su eficacia, así como los protocolos clínicos. |
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