The challenges faced by individuals and families at the end of life are incredibly diverse. Perspectives on Behavioural Interventions in Palliative and End-of-Life Care is an accessible resource that collates and explores interventions to address a wide range of behavioural, psychological, social, and spiritual issues that arise when facing advanced chronic or life-limiting illness. With perspectives from experienced clinicians, providers, and caregivers from around the world, this book offers a strong foundation in contemporary evidence-based practice alongside seasoned practice insights from the field.
Key Features
- Interventions to enhance communication and decision making
- The management of physical and mental health symptoms
- Meaning-Centred Psychotherapy for cancer patients
- Dignity Therapy
- Interventions embracing cultural diversity and intersectionality
Additional Information
Together with Perspectives on Palliative and End-of-Life Care: Disease, Social and Cultural Context, the book provides a foundation for collaborative international and interprofessional work by providing state-of-science information on behavioural interventions addressing mental health and wellness. It is of interest to academics, researchers, and postgraduates in the fields of mental health, medicine, psychology, and social work, and is essential reading for healthcare providers and trainees from psychosocial and palliative medicine, social work, and nursing.
