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Cognitive therapy with patients with chronic physical illness
1Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School (University of London), Department of Psychiatry, West Middlesex University Hospital, Isleworth, UK.
Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics
|January 1, 1989
Summary
This review explores cognitive concepts for managing emotional distress in chronic physical illness, highlighting cognitive therapy
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Chronic physical illness frequently co-occurs with emotional disturbances.
- Effective management strategies are crucial for improving patient outcomes.
- Cognitive factors play a significant role in the experience of illness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review key cognitive concepts relevant to emotional disturbance in chronic physical illness.
- To illustrate these concepts with clinical case examples.
- To discuss the utility of cognitive therapy in this context.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of selected cognitive concepts.
- Inclusion of clinical case descriptions.
- Discussion of relevant research findings.
Main Results:
- Identified cognitive concepts commonly encountered in clinical practice.
- Demonstrated the application of these concepts through case examples.
- Highlighted the specific benefits of cognitive therapy for patients with chronic physical illness.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive therapy offers valuable assets for managing emotional disturbance in chronic physical illness.
- Understanding specific cognitive concepts can enhance clinical practice.
- Further research into cognitive interventions is warranted.