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Palliation and symptomatic relief.

A J Barsky

    Archives of Internal Medicine
    |May 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Patient distress from illness symptoms is amplified by thoughts, attention, mood, and context. Therapies can manage these factors for better symptom relief in chronic diseases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychosomatic Medicine
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Pain Management

    Background:

    • Symptom intensity and patient distress vary significantly.
    • Pathological lesions cause somatic symptoms with fluctuating intensity.
    • Individual patient experiences of symptoms differ widely.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify factors amplifying patient symptomatic distress.
    • To explore therapeutic applications of these factors for palliation.
    • To enhance symptomatic relief in chronic medical conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of clinical and experimental evidence.
    • Analysis of factors influencing symptomatic distress: thoughts, attention, mood, and context.
    • Identification of therapeutic strategies targeting these factors.

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    Main Results:

    • Symptomatic distress is amplified by cognitive (thoughts), attentional, affective (mood), and situational factors.
    • These four factors present therapeutic targets for symptom management.
    • Interventions can modulate patient's subjective experience of symptoms.

    Conclusions:

    • Cognitive, attentional, mood, and contextual factors are key modulators of symptomatic distress.
    • Therapeutic strategies focusing on these factors can improve palliation and relief in chronic diseases.
    • Addressing anxiety, depression, and family responses is crucial for comprehensive patient care.