Vol 80, No 4 (2012)
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Published online: 2012-06-19
Submitted: 2013-02-22
Psychological consequences of chronic lungs diseases. The role of medical staff in treatment of psychological problems
Aleksandra Andysz, Dorota Merecz
Pneumonol Alergol Pol 2012;80(4):329-338.
Vol 80, No 4 (2012)
REVIEWS
Published online: 2012-06-19
Submitted: 2013-02-22
Abstract
Contemporary medicine allows to improve efficiency of sick organs and relief the pain to a large extent, but there is still too
little awareness of psychological aspect of suffering among physicians. Although, considerable percentage of people with
chronic lungs diseases experience mental disorders such as depression and anxiety, there is no common practice of
including psychological care into the treatment protocol.
Article highlights the importance of development of knowledge about psychological consequences of chronic lungs diseases
among physicians as an early diagnosis of mental health disturbances is crucial for general health status and functioning in
this group of patients. Necessity of cooperation with mental health specialists was also shown. It is important to create
interdisciplinary teams for improvement of treatment outcomes and and patients’ quality of life.
Abstract
Contemporary medicine allows to improve efficiency of sick organs and relief the pain to a large extent, but there is still too
little awareness of psychological aspect of suffering among physicians. Although, considerable percentage of people with
chronic lungs diseases experience mental disorders such as depression and anxiety, there is no common practice of
including psychological care into the treatment protocol.
Article highlights the importance of development of knowledge about psychological consequences of chronic lungs diseases
among physicians as an early diagnosis of mental health disturbances is crucial for general health status and functioning in
this group of patients. Necessity of cooperation with mental health specialists was also shown. It is important to create
interdisciplinary teams for improvement of treatment outcomes and and patients’ quality of life.
Keywords
chronic lungs disease; mental health disorders
Title
Psychological consequences of chronic lungs diseases. The role of medical staff in treatment of psychological problems
Journal
Advances in Respiratory Medicine
Issue
Vol 80, No 4 (2012)
Pages
329-338
Published online
2012-06-19
Bibliographic record
Pneumonol Alergol Pol 2012;80(4):329-338.
Keywords
chronic lungs disease
mental health disorders
Authors
Aleksandra Andysz
Dorota Merecz