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Behavioral intervention for cancer treatment side effects
1Department of Neurology/Psychiatry Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York 10021.
Acta Oncologica (Stockholm, Sweden)
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Behavioral interventions help manage cancer treatment side effects like nausea, vomiting, anxiety, and pain in both adult and pediatric patients. These strategies also reduce distress during medical procedures for children.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Behavioral Medicine
- Psychosocial Oncology
Background:
- Behavioral research is increasingly integrated into comprehensive cancer care.
- Managing treatment side effects is a critical aspect of supportive cancer care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current applications of behavioral interventions in adult and pediatric cancer patients.
- To assess the role of behavioral science in managing treatment-related side effects and distress.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing behavioral research and clinical practices in oncology.
- Examination of studies focusing on behavioral control of chemotherapy-induced nausea, vomiting, anxiety, and pain.
- Assessment of interventions for pediatric distress during invasive procedures.
Main Results:
- Behavioral interventions are effective in managing various side effects of cancer treatment, including nausea, vomiting, anxiety, and pain.
- These methods show promise in reducing distress experienced by pediatric cancer patients during invasive procedures.
- The field is evolving with new research directions and clinical applications.
Conclusions:
- Behavioral interventions are a vital component of modern cancer care, improving patient quality of life.
- Further research is needed to expand the scope and efficacy of these interventions across diverse cancer populations and treatment phases.