Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care in Hong Kong: The First DecadeAs the evidence-base for clinical practice in the management of life-threatening diseases and care at the end of life increases, it is apparent that psychosocial factors play a most profound role, influencing outcomes at every level from quality of life and satisfaction with clinical services through to duration of survival and mortality. This book documents some, but by no means all, of the developments that have occurred in the past decade in the area of psychosocial oncology and palliative care in Hong Kong. Contributions describing interventions by practitioners involved in service development in nursing, social work and clinical psychology, are complemented by chapters describing academic research and theoretical perspectives. The unique cultural mix of Hong Kong is given rich emphasis in the adaptations made by practitioners and academics to the interventions and theoretical issues outlined. As both a documentation of the efforts of some of those who helped psychosocial oncology and palliative care evolve in Hong Kong, and as a reflection of the need to more critically evaluate the impact of intervention efforts in health care, this volume provides a valuable resource. Nurses, social workers, psychologists and doctors involved in delivering or planning cancer treatment or palliative care will find this book useful. This book challenges many attitudes prevalent in Hong Kong and will, we hope, begin to break some of the taboos that continue to generate unnecessary suffering among the people cared for by our health care systems. The valuable experience documented in these pages can help others build the next generation of services to those with life-threatening illness and those at the end of life. |
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... therapy . WHAT IS PALLIATIVE CARE ? What makes palliative care different from other care ? One needs to examine the ... therapies intended to support people living with life threatening illness . Palliative care strives to meet physical ...
... therapy . WHAT IS PALLIATIVE CARE ? What makes palliative care different from other care ? One needs to examine the ... therapies intended to support people living with life threatening illness . Palliative care strives to meet physical ...
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The First Decade Richard Fielding, Cecilia Lai-wan Chan. with therapies aimed at reducing or curing the illness , or it may be the total focus of care . Care is delivered through the collaborative efforts of the interdisciplinary team ...
The First Decade Richard Fielding, Cecilia Lai-wan Chan. with therapies aimed at reducing or curing the illness , or it may be the total focus of care . Care is delivered through the collaborative efforts of the interdisciplinary team ...
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... therapies , for example , relaxation and massage , or qi gong , can offer good relief for pain and enhance patients ' feelings of well being . Good basic nursing care can also help alleviate symptoms . For example , positioning a ...
... therapies , for example , relaxation and massage , or qi gong , can offer good relief for pain and enhance patients ' feelings of well being . Good basic nursing care can also help alleviate symptoms . For example , positioning a ...
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... therapy , music therapy , writing or other creative activity . What about other distressing symptoms ? The symptoms associated with the end stage of illness are too numerous to be considered individually here , but the approach for each ...
... therapy , music therapy , writing or other creative activity . What about other distressing symptoms ? The symptoms associated with the end stage of illness are too numerous to be considered individually here , but the approach for each ...
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... therapeutic components of psychological care advocated and evidenced in the local and international literature are reviewed . The efficacy of psychological care in oncology is considered with an emphasis on highlighting the adequacy of ...
... therapeutic components of psychological care advocated and evidenced in the local and international literature are reviewed . The efficacy of psychological care in oncology is considered with an emphasis on highlighting the adequacy of ...
Contents
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The Quality of Life of Cancer Patients Receiving | 55 |
Psychosocial Support for Parents of Children With Cancer | 75 |
The Illness Experience of Patients With Nasopharyngeal | 125 |
Lost for Words Improving Care for Dying People | 143 |
An Empowerment Group for Chinese Cancer Patients | 167 |
Using Creative Arts | 189 |
Death Awareness and Palliative Care | 213 |
Bereavement | 233 |
Benefits and Drawbacks of Chinese Rituals Surrounding | 255 |
The Next Decade or a New Millenium? | 271 |
Index | 277 |
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Page 38 - One of the essential qualities of the clinician is interest in humanity, for the secret of the care of the patient is in caring for the patient.
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Page 55 - Their definition of quality of life is defined as: an individual's perception of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live, and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards and concerns.
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