Abstract

Anti-cancer treatment impact on appearance image and cause body image change and psychological distress and generated poor quality of life. In clinical care, exercise, appearance modification, mindfulness program or website self-learning can apply in cancer patients for body image and psychological distress.

Author Details

Ting-Yu Chiang, BS, RN, Cancer Center, Chang Gung Medical Foundation, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, MS, Taiwan; Shu-Ching Chen, PhD, RN, Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan, Taiwan

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Literature Review

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Cancer, Psychological Adjustments, Psychological Distress

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Psychological adjustment intervention in cancer patients: A literature review

Melbourne, Australia

Anti-cancer treatment impact on appearance image and cause body image change and psychological distress and generated poor quality of life. In clinical care, exercise, appearance modification, mindfulness program or website self-learning can apply in cancer patients for body image and psychological distress.