Chinese Expert Consensus on Clinical Management of the Psychosomatic Symptoms in Patients with Cancer
摘要
Cancer patients are often accompanied by serious psychosomatic symptoms such as depression, anxiety, insomnia and pain, which seriously affect the quality of life and prognosis of patients. However, these symptoms are often under-appreciated and poorly treated. At present, the domestic consensus on the management of cancer lacks the content of psychosomatic symptoms. Therefore, this consensus systematically describes the clinical management methods of psychosomatic symptoms related to cancer patients, combining relevant literature and integrating practical management tools. It comprehensively answers the important questions of physician-patient communication, diagnosis and evaluation, psychological intervention, drug treatment, and how to establish the physician-nurse-patient-family alliance of cancer-related psychosomatic symptoms. Aim at raising awareness of cancer-related psychosomatic symptoms among non-psychiatrists, and selecting effective communication, treatment and management of psychosomatic symptoms with the help of psycho-psychological and other multidisciplinary teams.