How to Intervene in the Health Management of the Oncological Patient and of Their Caregiver? A Narrative Review in the Psycho-Oncology Field

Starting from statistical data derived from the oncological field, some articles have highlighted the importance of communication in the patient–caregiver dyad and have considered the various roles involved in a cancer diagnosis situation. Thus, the question of how to intervene in terms of “quality...

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Published in:	Behavioral Sciences
Main Authors:	Gian Piero Turchi, Marta Silvia Dalla Riva, Luisa Orrù, Eleonora Pinto
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Subjects:	oncology health caregiver psycho-oncology psychological support healthcare
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/11/7/99

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