Journal article
Patient-centered care in cancer treatment programs: the future of integrative oncology through psychoeducation
Abstract
The reciprocal relationship between the mind and body has been a neglected process for improving the psychosocial care of cancer patients. Emotions form an important link between the mind and body. They play a fundamental role in the cognitive functions of decision-making and symptom control. Recognizing this relationship is important for integrative oncology. We define psychoeducation as the teaching of self-evaluation and self-regulation of …
Authors
Garchinski CM; DiBiase A-M; Wong RK; Sagar SM
Journal
Future Oncology, Vol. 10, No. 16, pp. 2603–2614
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
December 31, 2014
DOI
10.2217/fon.14.186
ISSN
1479-6694