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Psychodynamic psychotherapy for cancer patients
1Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA.
The Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Psychodynamic psychotherapy effectively addresses psychological distress in cancer patients. Therapists should integrate medical knowledge, flexible approaches, and address quality-of-life concerns for successful interventions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Oncology
- Psychotherapy
Background:
- Cancer patients experience significant psychological conflicts and psychiatric symptoms.
- Understanding these issues is crucial for effective treatment planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the efficacy of psychodynamic psychotherapy for cancer patients.
- To outline essential knowledge and approaches for psychotherapists treating this population.
Main Methods:
- Review of psychodynamic principles applied to cancer care.
- Illustration through case reports of unique challenges and interventions.
Main Results:
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy offers a valuable framework for understanding and intervening in the psychological aspects of cancer.
- Case examples demonstrate successful application of psychodynamic concepts.
Conclusions:
- Psychotherapists must possess specific knowledge including illness trajectory, flexible treatment, defense mechanisms, quality of life, and countertransference.
- Psychodynamic principles guide effective psychotherapeutic interventions for cancer patients.