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Cancer control and the older person. Psychosocial issues
Author(s) -
Vachon Mary L. S.,
Robinovitch Arlene,
Burklow John,
Ganz Patricia,
Hermann Joan,
Joseph Rosaline,
Kane Rosalie A.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0142(19911201)68:11+<2534::aid-cncr2820681511>3.0.co;2-p
Subject(s) - psychosocial , medicine , rehabilitation , salient , control (management) , quality of life (healthcare) , gerontology , psychosocial support , cancer , nursing , psychiatry , physical therapy , management , artificial intelligence , computer science , economics
Three major areas related to psychosocial issues pertinent to the provision of cancer control services to older people have been delineated. These are values and medical decision making, psychosocial barriers to screening and access to care and services, and quality of life, including rehabilitation. These areas are explored, salient issues are defined, and specific questions and areas for consideration in future research are identified at the macro and micro levels.