Group interventions for patients with cancer and HIV disease: Part IV. Clinical and policy recommendations
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The clinical and policy recommendations for group interventions for patients suffering from cancer and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease are presented. For group interventions to be successful, it is important to have proper assistance, financial support, provide the required training to the staff and match the services as per the requirements of the patients.
Publication Name: International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0020-7284
Year: 2004
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Group interventions for patients with cancer and HIV disease: part II. effects on immune, endocrine, and disease outcomes at different phases of illness
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The considerable reach of group interventions and the effects of professionally-led groups among patients with cancer or HIV disease, are reviewed. The results concerning the different types of group services at different phases of illness, broadens the understanding of intriguing mind-body interactions.
Publication Name: International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0020-7284
Year: 2004
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Group interventions for patients with cancer and HIV disease: Part I: effects on psychosocial and functional outcomes at different phases of illness
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The effectiveness of group interventions led by professionals for individuals suffering from cancer or HIV is discussed. The psychosocial and functional outcomes for different interventions directed towards different patient subgroups, which highlight limitations are examined.
Publication Name: International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0020-7284
Year: 2004
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