Which outcome is a recognized benefit of effective psychosocial support for cancer patients and families?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Better adherence, quality of life, possibly survival
Research shows that addressing psychosocial needs improves treatment adherence, quality of life, and may influence outcomes in cancer care.
Practice all 27 Psychosocial Support for Cancer Patients questions
Keep practicing
More Psychosocial Support for Cancer Patients questions
- What type of psychosocial need is recognised when a newly diagnosed cancer patient expresses fear about their illness affecting their famil…
- Which screening tool is recommended to identify psychosocial distress in cancer patients?
- A patient undergoing cancer treatment reports persistent low mood, loss of interest, and poor sleep. These findings are most consistent wit…
- When a nurse communicates a poor prognosis to a patient and family, what is the most appropriate approach?
- For cancer survivors who continue to experience fear of recurrence, what is a useful psychosocial intervention?
- Which is the first step in the stepped-care model of psychosocial oncology support?