Treating Vulnerable Populations of Cancer Survivors: A Biopsychosocial Approach [electronic resource] /
Fitzpatrick, Tanya R.editor.
This competence-building resource synthesizes a rich trove of conceptual and practical information on treating cancer survivors at risk of being underserved. Spotlighting a diverse group of ethnic and other demographic populations surviving diverse forms of cancer, the book models the assessing of needs and the developing of strategies to meet them. The multiple burden of cancer-medical and psychosocial problems, discrimination and stigma, quality of life issues-is described in depth as it affects different cultural and age populations. Contributors also present interventions that effectively and meaningfully address these complex intersections of physical, emotional, interpersonal, and layered social concerns. Included among the topics: Providing psychosocial distress screening, coping resources and self-care to newly diagnosed cancer survivors. Latino cancer survivors: the old and the young. "immigrants'="" cancer="" experience="" and="" implications="" for="" supportive="" interventions.Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
Culture-specific theoretical and conceptual models addressing vulnerable populations -- Providing psychosocial distress screening, coping resources, and self-care to older cancer survivors in a Canadian small-town setting -- Therapeutic interventions, social and health issues among elderly Latino cancer survivors -- Family and community interventions: the experience of Latvian immigrant cancer survivors in Canada -- Cancer survivorship issues among Muslim women with cancer -- Exploring the artist's book: how art therapy can enhance quality of life of young breast cancer survivors -- Physical activity, locus of control, and fear of recurrence among young and older cancer survivors from a community cancer support center -- Therapy-related interventions, dental health issues, and the impact on quality of life among pediatric cancer survivors -- Health and social issues among esophagogastric cancer survivors: the STOP Cancer Initiative -- The caregiver as survivor: Caregiver support initiatives, person-centered approaches, and quality of life for the caregiver and family members. - Conclusion.
This competence-building resource synthesizes a rich trove of conceptual and practical information on treating cancer survivors at risk of being underserved. Spotlighting a diverse group of ethnic and other demographic populations surviving diverse forms of cancer, the book models the assessing of needs and the developing of strategies to meet them. The multiple burden of cancer-medical and psychosocial problems, discrimination and stigma, quality of life issues-is described in depth as it affects different cultural and age populations. Contributors also present interventions that effectively and meaningfully address these complex intersections of physical, emotional, interpersonal, and layered social concerns. Included among the topics: Providing psychosocial distress screening, coping resources and self-care to newly diagnosed cancer survivors. Latino cancer survivors: the old and the young. "immigrants'="" cancer="" experience="" and="" implications="" for="" supportive="" interventions.Psychology, clinical.
Social work.
Oncology  .
Applied psychology.
Health Psychology.
Social Work.
Oncology.
Psychotherapy and Counseling.