Psychosocial stress of bronchial-carcinoma patients and their expectations of oncological indoor aftercare

Author(s): Freeman, C., von, K. , G

Journal/Book: Physikalische Medizin Rehabilitationsmedizin Kurortmedizin. 1994; 3/4: 71-78.

Abstract: 126 patients suffering from bronchi al-carcinoma were questioned about their psychosocial stress and their demands an oncological rehabilitation. The questionnaire included 78 items, which could be answered in grades. 72 of the participants named the reduced physical efficiency as the dominating problem, ranking it in the first position. 63 of the patients classified anxiety and psychological distress in the second place. Consequently the patients expected an intensive medical care as a main point in oncological rehabilitation. Only 24 % of the patients classify psychological therapy under necessary.

Keyword(s): Onkologie

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