Psychological assessment and the role of the psychologist in early palliative care
The systematic use of self-assessment in EPC is essential for understanding patient's experience, determining whether PSs stem from physical disorders, and prioritizing interventions. Awareness of prognosis does not correlate with increased anxiety and depression in patients. Therefore, EPC is an ideal opportunity to discuss prognosis and facilitate patients' end-of-life choices early in their care journey.
Authors
- Alessandra Feltrin
- Pamela Iannizzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9104-1067)
- Vittorina Zagonel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0829-2525)
- Chiara De Toni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8628-1824)
- Rosalba Martino
- Ardi Pambuku
- Antonella Brunello (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2583-5226)
- Mariateresa Nardi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4679-5665)
- Antonella Galiano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8715-7948)
- Nicla Meraviglia
Institutions
- Istituto Oncologico Veneto (IT)
- Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychology
- Published
- 2024-11-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1437191
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.71
Funders
- Ministero della Salute