Depression in patients with cancer

Autor: Hindi T. Mermelstein, Lynna M. Lesko
Rok vydání: 1992
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Zdroj: Psycho-Oncology. 1:199-215
ISSN: 1099-1611
1057-9249
DOI: 10.1002/pon.2960010404
Popis: This paper reviews the clinical aspects of depression in cancer from the perspective of prevalence, diagnosis, clinical symptoms, classification and treatment. Clinical trials, reported since 1960, of psychosocial, psychopharmacologic and behavioral interventions are critically evaluated. Therapeutic guidelines are offered for the management of the depressed patients with cancer. Research directions are suggested for the future.
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