Functions and current situation of the intervention of psychologist in palliative care

  • Manuel Fernández-Alcántara Departamento de Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológico. Facultad de Psicología. Universidad de Granada
  • Azucena Ortega-Valdivieso Departamento de Fisioterapia. Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud. Universidad de Granada
  • M. Nieves Pérez-Marfil Departamento de Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológico. Facultad de Psicología. Universidad de Granada
  • Mª Paz García-Caro Departamento de Enfermería. Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud. Universidad de Granada
  • Francisco Cruz-Quintana Departamento de Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológico. Facultad de Psicología. Universidad de Granada
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_PSIC.2014.v11.n1.44925
Keywords: Psychologist, palliative care, psychology, psychotherapy, end of life care.

Abstract

Psychologists have a crucial role in end-of-life processes. Within them, palliative care is one of the most developed areas and it is based on an holistic approach. However, the role of psychologists in this area is not clear. In order to clarify their function, a theoretical review has been carried out. The objective was to identify and integrate into a narrative the roles and functions of psychologist working in palliative care, as well as topics related to specific formation. Most of the articles reviewed outlined an intervention based on three axis: the patient, the family and the health care team. Functions such as psychological assessment, prevention of burnout and intervention on bereaved people appears as central. Specialized training and formation is not regulated, although recent proposals are trying to elaborate a common curriculum.

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Published
2014-06-06
How to Cite
Fernández-Alcántara M., Ortega-Valdivieso A., Pérez-Marfil M. N., García-Caro M. P. y Cruz-Quintana F. (2014). Functions and current situation of the intervention of psychologist in palliative care. Psicooncología, 11(1), 163-172. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_PSIC.2014.v11.n1.44925
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Vol. 11 No. 1 (2014)
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