Table 1.
Stage of Care | Predominant Psychosocial Picture | Suggested Psychosocial Intervention | Patient Level of Involvement in Driving Process |
---|---|---|---|
Diagnosis | Anxiety, information seeking, depression | Psychoeducation, information provision, emotional support | Low to low medium |
Treatment | Anxiety, treatment adverse effects | Coping skills training, emotional support | Medium |
Recovery | Reintegration, depression | Emotional support, psychotherapy | Medium high |
Recurrence | Depression, death and dying | Psychotherapy, spiritual/existential therapy | High |
NOTE. Data adapted.8