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Ashlee R Loughan1, Autumn Lanoye1, Alex Davies2
1School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia (A.R.L., A.L.).
Abstract:
Individuals with primary or secondary brain tumors experience double vulnerability-significant emotional distress alongside cognitive decline. These cognitive changes often prohibit their inclusion in psychotherapeutic interventions due to restrictive eligibility criteria; however, simple accommodations including appointment reminders, therapy topic refreshers, prior session summaries, and additional time for processing information may support cognitive accessibility and enable engagement in interventions that promote well-being. Implementing such accommodations is vital to promoting neuro-oncology inclusion in psychotherapeutic interventions and meeting the needs of this underserved population.
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