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Erschienen in: Current Oncology Reports 1/2015

01.01.2015 | Head and Neck Cancers (E Hanna, Section Editor)

Body Image: a Critical Psychosocial Issue for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer

verfasst von: Michelle Cororve Fingeret, Irene Teo, Keelan Goettsch

Erschienen in: Current Oncology Reports | Ausgabe 1/2015

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Abstract

Increasing attention is being given to evaluating and treating body image difficulties of patients undergoing cancer treatment. Head and neck cancer significantly alters physical appearance and bodily functioning and therefore directly impacts body image. Research involving body image in head and neck cancer patients is growing, and this review considers published findings from 2013 to 2014. Primary attention is given to discussing recent advancements in body image assessment, qualitative studies, descriptive research, and psychosocial intervention studies relevant to body image. Limitations and necessary advancements in this field are noted, and a commentary is provided on the state of the current literature.
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Metadaten
Titel
Body Image: a Critical Psychosocial Issue for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
verfasst von
Michelle Cororve Fingeret
Irene Teo
Keelan Goettsch
Publikationsdatum
01.01.2015
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Oncology Reports / Ausgabe 1/2015
Print ISSN: 1523-3790
Elektronische ISSN: 1534-6269
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11912-014-0422-0

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