Understanding depression: awareness, assessment, and nursing intervention.
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Clinical depression often is overlooked by healthcare providers when treating patients with cancer. Oncology nurses are in a pivotal position to assess for depression, communicate any changes in emotional status to the oncology treatment team, and offer support and education to patients and families. This article discusses the symptoms of depression and the available treatment options.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Clinical journal of oncology nursing
دوره 16 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012