The psychological process in program of care in oncology in the National Cancer Institute.

Abstract

Coping in advanced cancer involves physical problems and emotional discomfort for the patient and his family, which is why psychological care care is a priority in palliative care. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the theoretical frameworks applied in the care of palliative patients and aims modifying thoughts and behaviors regarding the disease that are dysfunctional and negative impact the welfare of the patient and family. The aim of the study was to describe the psychological process in Program of Care in Oncology in The National Cancer Institute, general characteristic, cancer and psychological diagnoses and psychological techniques most used. We performed a retrospective study trasnversal and descriptive in population attended from February 2011 to March 2013. Total sample was 5588 patients. Data were processed with frequency analysis. The types of cancer most frequently attended were: gastrointestinal, breast and cervical, finding most of them with impact and adaptive processes are outside the oncology treatment. The most widely used psychological techniques were:a) Psychoeducation, b) Emotional expression and regulation c) emotional validation, d) Emotional containment, and e) Problem-solving.