Emotional and Psychological Domain
Overview
- Evaluate depression in patients nearing the end of life;
- Assess and treat anxiety;
- Assess and treat delirium in hospice and palliative care: a palliative emergency
Articles
General
- Cathcart F. Psychological distress in patients with advanced cancer Clin Med March/April 2006 vol. 6 no. 2148-150 doi: 10.7861/clinmedicine.6-2-148*** (Open Access)
- Barraclough J. ABC of Palliative Care: Depression, anxiety, and confusion. BMJ 315, 1997*** (Open Access)
- Rao S, Ferris F, Irwin A. Ease of Screening for Depression and Delirium in Patients Enrolled in Inpatient Hospice. JPM March 2011, 14(3): 275-279. doi:10.1089/jpm.2010.0179. (Open Access)
- Depression and Anxiety Disorders in Palliative Cancer Care
Keith G. Wilson, Harvey Max Chochinov, Merika Graham Skirko, Pierre Allard, Srini Chary, Pierre R. Gagnon, Karen Macmillan, Marina De Luca, Fiona O'Shea, David Kuhl, Robin L. Fainsinger, Jennifer J. Clinch
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - February 2007 (Vol. 33, Issue 2, Pages 118-129, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2006.07.016) (Open Access) - Joseph Stoklosa, Kevin Patterson MD, Drew Rosielle MD, and Robert Arnold MD Anxiety in Palliative Care Fast Facts and Concepts #186
- Inouye SK. Delirium in Older Persons. N Engl J Med 2006; 354:1157-65.*** (Open Access)
Slideshow (powerpoint)
Books
Depression and the Soul: A guide to spiritually integrated treatment. John R. Peteet. ISBM: 978-0-203-84644-5