Psychology and End of Life: Australian Psychologist

Butow, Phyllis

doi:10.1111/ap.12306

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“…Regardless of training and specialisation, there was a common view that EOL not only involved the assessment and treatment of mental health problems and pathological disorders but extended to a wider dimension of quality of life issues such as adjusting to early and late illness, death preparedness, and facilitating relationships with both formal and informal carers, deriving meaning in illness, supporting dignity and autonomy, and reducing fear of death. Stronger psychosocial perspectives of EOL care can enhance the quality of the dying experience (Breen & Ugalde, 2017) where needs and expectations (e.g., physical, social, psychological and existential) of patients, family members, and caregivers are holistically supported (Butow, 2017).…”

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Australian psychologists' perceptions on their role in end‐of‐life care of older adults

Vivekananda

McNamara

Chan

et al. 2020

Australian Psychologist

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Objective: The role of the psychologist within End of Life (EOL) care is poorly established, despite calls for greater involvement from both Australian and international researchers. The current study aims to develop a deeper understanding of Australian psychologists' perceptions on their current and potential roles in EOL care. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with registered psychologists (N = 35), and thematic analysis was applied to these interviews to identify themes and subthemes pertaining to psychologists' understandings of their role in EOL care. Results: Six overarching themes were developed from the interview data: (a) Specific EOL Clients Assessment Skills; (b) Diverse and Multifaceted Interventions with Clients; (c) Skills Used in the Broader EOL system; (d) Barriers to Greater Visibility from Outside the Profession; (e) Barriers within the Profession; (f) Pathways to Greater Visibility. Conclusion: The potential exists for psychologists to improve psycho-socialspiritual-community outcomes at EOL and to meet the increasing demands of an ageing demographic with greater associated caregiver burden.

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Australian psychologists' perceptions on their role in end‐of‐life care of older adults

Vivekananda

McNamara

Chan

et al. 2020

Australian Psychologist

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The role of psychologists in supporting illness-related dying and death: A systematic mixed studies review

Foo,

Sharpe,

Clayton

et al. 2024

Clinical Psychology Review

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Determination of the Relationship Between Gynecological Cancer Awareness and Fear of Cancer in Women Using Social Media and the Affecting Factors

2023

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Background: Understanding the relationship between fear of gynecological cancer and awareness of cancer in women may help oncology nurses increase women's participation in gynecological cancer screening. Objective: To examine the relationship between women's gynecological cancer awareness and cancer fear using social media and the affecting factors. Methods: In a descriptive and cross-sectional study design, online data were collected from 1231 women aged 20 to 69 years through social media using the Descriptive Information Form, the Gynecological Cancer Awareness Scale (GCAS), and the Cancer Worry Scale (CWS). Analytic tests included paired t tests, analysis of variance, and post hoc correlations and structural equation modeling. Results: The women's total mean GCAS score was above moderate (152 ± 17), and their mean CWS score was high (19 ± 5). There was no relationship between the GCAS and CWS mean scores. Characteristics of participants with high awareness of gynecological cancer were being young, having a high educational level, having children, living in a province, having a history of cancer or family history of cancer, and having regular gynecological examinations, Papanicolaou smear tests, breast self-examination, and vulva examinations (P < .05). The fear of cancer was higher in women with children, a family history of cancer, and regular gynecological examination behaviors (P < .05). Conclusion: Awareness of gynecological cancer was not significantly statistically

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Psychology and End of Life: Australian Psychologist

Abstract: This edition of Australian Psychologist focuses on the contribution psychologists can make to improve the experience of people at the end of their life, and that of their families and carers. What an important topic!

Cited by 4 publications

References 30 publications

Australian psychologists' perceptions on their role in end‐of‐life care of older adults

Australian psychologists' perceptions on their role in end‐of‐life care of older adults

The role of psychologists in supporting illness-related dying and death: A systematic mixed studies review

Determination of the Relationship Between Gynecological Cancer Awareness and Fear of Cancer in Women Using Social Media and the Affecting Factors

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