PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY
Scope & Guideline
Exploring Psychological Resilience in Cancer Care
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Psychosocial Support and Interventions:
Investigating the effectiveness of various psychosocial interventions aimed at improving the mental health and quality of life of cancer patients and their caregivers. - Caregiver Experiences:
Exploring the emotional and psychological challenges faced by caregivers of cancer patients, including their needs for support and resources. - Cognitive and Emotional Impacts of Cancer:
Studying the cognitive, emotional, and psychological effects of cancer diagnoses and treatments on patients, including issues related to anxiety, depression, and fear of recurrence. - Quality of Life and Survivorship:
Evaluating quality of life outcomes for cancer survivors, focusing on the long-term psychosocial impacts of cancer and the survivorship experience. - Health Disparities and Access to Care:
Addressing the disparities in cancer care and psychosocial support among different populations, particularly marginalized groups. - Digital Health and Technological Interventions:
Exploring the role of digital health technologies in providing psycho-oncological support, including telehealth and online interventions. - Cultural Competence in Cancer Care:
Understanding the cultural factors that influence cancer care experiences and the need for culturally sensitive interventions.
Trending and Emerging
- Telehealth and Remote Interventions:
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of telehealth solutions, leading to increased research on the effectiveness and accessibility of remote psycho-oncological care. - Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based Therapies:
There is a growing focus on mindfulness-based interventions and acceptance and commitment therapy as effective strategies for managing psychological distress in cancer patients. - Intersectionality and Health Equity:
Research is increasingly addressing the intersectionality of race, gender, and socioeconomic status in cancer care, highlighting disparities and the need for inclusive practices. - Psycho-Oncology in Pediatric Populations:
Emerging interest in the unique psychosocial needs and interventions tailored for pediatric and adolescent cancer patients and their families. - Family Dynamics and Caregiver Support:
A trend toward understanding the role of family dynamics in coping with cancer, including the psychological impact on family members and the need for tailored caregiver support. - Digital Health Innovations:
Research on the use of digital health tools, such as mobile applications and online interventions, is expanding, focusing on their role in enhancing patient engagement and self-management.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Psychotherapy Approaches:
There seems to be a decreasing emphasis on conventional psychotherapy models for cancer patients, as more innovative and integrative approaches, such as mindfulness and digital interventions, gain traction. - Focus on Physical Symptoms Alone:
Research concentrating solely on the physical symptoms of cancer without addressing the psychosocial context is becoming less common, reflecting a broader understanding of the biopsychosocial model. - Single-Disease Focus:
The trend of focusing exclusively on specific cancer types is waning, as there is a growing recognition of the need for holistic and comparative studies across various cancer types. - In-Person Support Groups:
The prevalence of in-person support groups appears to be declining as virtual support and online community-building initiatives become more popular, especially post-COVID-19.
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