Psychosocial Dimensions of Oncology Nursing Care
- ISBN-10
- 1890504831
- ISBN-13
- 9781890504830
- Category
- Cancer
- Pages
- 268
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009
- Author
- Catherine C. Burke
Description
As many patients with cancer live longer due to rising rates of survivorship, psychosocial concerns and quality-of-life issues are taking on increasing importance in oncology nursing. Newly updated and revised, this second edition addresses common psychosocial issues that arise in daily nursing practice.
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