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The Art and Science of Compassionate Care: a Practical Guide

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Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , c2023. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
"This book provides a practical guide on the art and science of compassionate care in an era of healthcare crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic that is inflicting long-lasting financial and psychosocial trauma on an unprecedented scale. A new approach to compassionate care is presented based on the …
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Editor
Samoutis, Andreas
Samoutis, George
Stylianou, Neophytos
Anastasiou, Andreas
Lionis, Christos
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
c2023
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Delivery of Health Care
COVID-19
Empathy
Evidence-Based Medicine
Global Health
Psychology, Positive
Spirituality
Abstract
"This book provides a practical guide on the art and science of compassionate care in an era of healthcare crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic that is inflicting long-lasting financial and psychosocial trauma on an unprecedented scale. A new approach to compassionate care is presented based on the overarching concepts of empathy, person and family centeredness, therapeutic relationship, kindness, gratitude, spirituality, communication skills, shared decision making, positive psychology, adversity-activated development, self-care, compassion fatigue, spirituality which are more than ever critical in successfully managing the pandemic adversity in front of us. This book draws on clinical experience, educational activities and evidence-based knowledge from academic physicians (primary, secondary and tertiary care), nurses, psychologists, health economists, healthcare managers, health policymakers, medical professionals students and patients. It provides skills and knowledge that can be implemented in daily clinical practice based on all levels of healthcare on a whole-person approach. An array of clinical cases, patient journeys, published evidence and practical experience is combined to deliver in a practical way unique guidance and advice. The target audience is all healthcare professionals, health policymakers, healthcare managers and patient associations. This approach of Compassionate Care is of great importance and can save lives and money in these unprecedented times of global healthcare care system challenges." --publisher
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ISBN
9783031215230
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Herbs for cancer treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123218
Koul, Bhupendra. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2020.
Audience
Professional
Summary:
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Author
Koul, Bhupendra
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Phytotherapy
Herbal Medicine
Medicine, Ayurvedic
Abstract
Summary:
ISBN
9789813291461
9789813291478
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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AIMS wellness directory

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9572
Alternative and Integrative Medical Society, University of British Columbia. [Vancouver, BC?]: , [n.d.].
Audience
Professional
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Alternate Title
Alternative and Integrative Medical Society (AIMS)
Corporate Author
Alternative and Integrative Medical Society, University of British Columbia
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publication Date
[n.d.]
Subjects
Alternative Medicine - directories
Health Promotion - directories
Integrative Medicine
Complementary Therapies
Language
English
Material Type
Website
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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LGBTQ-inclusive hospice and palliative care : a practical guide to transforming professional practice

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122777
Acquaviva, Kimberly D. New York, NY: Harrington Park Press , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; Self-awareness and communication -- Sex, gender, sexual orientation, behavior, and health -- Understanding attitudes and access to care -- The history and physical examination -- Shared decision making and family dynamics -- Care planning and coordination -- Ethical and legal issues -- P…
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Author
Acquaviva, Kimberly D.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harrington Park Press
Publication Date
2017
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Palliative Medicine
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Hospice Care - methods
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Abstract
Contents:
Self-awareness and communication -- Sex, gender, sexual orientation, behavior, and health -- Understanding attitudes and access to care -- The history and physical examination -- Shared decision making and family dynamics -- Care planning and coordination -- Ethical and legal issues -- Patient and family education and advocacy -- Psychosocial and spiritual issues -- Ensuring institutional inclusiveness.
Notes
SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection
ISBN
9781939594143
9781939594167
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Living with cancer : a practical guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113665
Visel, Dave. New Brunswick: Rutgers University Press , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Author
Visel, Dave
Place of Publication
New Brunswick
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
399 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
9780813539416
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Translation science and the JBI model of evidence-based healthcare

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20720
Pearson, Alan, Weeks, Susan, Stem, Cindy. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2011.
Audience
Professional
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A journey towards healing: managing paediatric leukaemia : a guide for parents

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124996
Mandal, Shibaji. India: Bloomsbury India , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Alternate Title
Managing pediatric leukemia
Childhood leukemia
Author
Mandal, Shibaji
Place of Publication
India
Publisher
Bloomsbury India
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Leukemia
Infant
Child
Adolescent
Parent-Child Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
9789390252619
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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School bereavement tool kit : a practical guide to supporting children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123314
Palmer, Jacquie. Abingdon, UK: Routledge , [2022].
Audience
Patient or Public
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Author
Palmer, Jacquie
Place of Publication
Abingdon, UK
Publisher
Routledge
Publication Date
[2022]
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Bereavement
Loss
Grief
Child
Counselling
Popular Work
ISBN
9781032026664
9781000421132
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
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Childhood cancer survivors : a practical guide to your future

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20745
Keene, Nancy, Hobbie, Wendy, Ruccione, Kathy. Bellingham, WA: Childhood Cancer Guides , 2012. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 K26c 2012
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Author
Keene, Nancy
Hobbie, Wendy
Ruccione, Kathy
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Bellingham, WA
Publisher
Childhood Cancer Guides
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xxiv, 452 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Continuity of Care
Follow-up Studies
Survivors
Family Relations
Adolescent
Adult
Adaptation, Psychological
Infant
Child
Secondary Prevention
Interpersonal Relations
Self Care
Popular Work
Autobiography
ISBN
9781457118678
9781941089132
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 K26c 2012
Website Notes
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Caregivers' guide for bone marrow / stem cell transplant : practical perspectives

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19696
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link. Southfield, MI: National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink) , 2007. revised ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 C271 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link
Editor
Jacobs, Myra
Edition
revised ed.
Place of Publication
Southfield, MI
Publisher
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink)
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
59 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Stem Cell Transplantation
Caregivers
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WH380 C271 2007
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Prostate cancer : science and clinical practice

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120899
Elsevier Health Sciences , 2016. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents; I. Etiology, pathology, and tumor biology -- II. Genetic susceptibility and hereditary predisposition, screening, and counseling -- III. Epidemiology -- IV. Prevention of prostate cancer -- V. Conservative management -- VI. Surgery -- VII. Radiation therapy -- VIII. Clinical dile…
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Editor
Mydlo, Jack H
Godec, Ciril J
Edition
2nd ed.
Publisher
Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication Date
2016
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms
Abstract
Table of Contents
I. Etiology, pathology, and tumor biology -- II. Genetic susceptibility and hereditary predisposition, screening, and counseling -- III. Epidemiology -- IV. Prevention of prostate cancer -- V. Conservative management -- VI. Surgery -- VII. Radiation therapy -- VIII. Clinical dilemmas -- IX. Advanced prostate cancer -- X. Cryoblation, HIFU and focal therapy -- XI. Governmental policies -- XII. New horizons for prostate cancer.
ISBN
0128000775
9780128000779
9780128005927
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Cancer biology : how science works

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123317
Carlberg, Carsten, Velleuer, Eunike. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Author
Carlberg, Carsten
Velleuer, Eunike
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
9783030756987
9783030756994
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Radiation toxicity : a practical guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14409
New York, NY: Springer , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Editor
Small, William
Woloschak, Gayle E
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2005
Series
Cancer treatment and research 128
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Radiation Injuries
Radiation Tolerance
ISBN
1402080530
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Website Notes
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Women's cancers: pathways to healing : a patient's guide to dealing with cancer and abnormal smears

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18169
Smith, J. Richard, Del Priore, Giuseppe. London, UK: Springer-Verlag London Limited , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP145 S657 2009
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Women's cancers : pathways to healing : a patient's guide to dealing with ovarian and breast cancer
Author
Smith, J. Richard
Del Priore, Giuseppe
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Springer-Verlag London Limited
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xvi, 138 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms
Genital Neoplasms, Female
Ovarian Neoplasms
Women's Health
Popular Work
Notes
Table of Contents includes:
Cervical cancer
Endometrial cancer
Vulval cancer
Choriocarcinoma
ISBN
9781846284373
1846284380
9781846284380
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP145 S657 2009
Website Notes
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Racial healing handbook : practical activities to help you challenge privilege, confront systemic racism & engage in collective healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124966
Singh, Anneliese A. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2019.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
HT1561 S617 2019
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This handbook "offers powerful and practical tools to help you explore the history of racism, challenge stereotypes, and manage the stress and remorse that result from living in an unequal worlds. You'll understand your own racial identity, navigate daily and past experiences of racism, and examine…
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Author
Singh, Anneliese A.
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
2019
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Social justice handbook series
Subjects
Racism - prevention & control
Prejudice
Resilience, Psychological
United States
Handbook
Abstract
This handbook "offers powerful and practical tools to help you explore the history of racism, challenge stereotypes, and manage the stress and remorse that result from living in an unequal worlds. You'll understand your own racial identity, navigate daily and past experiences of racism, and examine ways racism affects all aspects of life-- from work to family to relationships. Finally, you'll discover how you can fight for racial justice, be an ally, and forge the building blocks needed to create a community of healing."-- Cover
ISBN
9781684032709
9781684032723
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
HT1561 S617 2019
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Radiation safety guide for nuclear medicine professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125339
Tandon, Pankaj, Prakash, Dibya, Kheruka, Subhash Chand, Bhat, Nagesh N. Singapore: Springer , 2022.
Audience
Professional
Content:; Basics of Radiation Physics -- Radiation Quantities and Units -- Interaction of Ionizing Radiation with Matter -- Radiation Protection Standards in Relation to ICRP Recommendations -- Radiation Hazard Evaluation and Control in Nuclear Medicine -- Occupational and Public Exposure to Nuclea…
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Author
Tandon, Pankaj
Prakash, Dibya
Kheruka, Subhash Chand
Bhat, Nagesh N.
Place of Publication
Singapore
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Radiation
Radiation Effects
Radiation Protection - standards
Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Medicine - standards
Abstract
Content:
Basics of Radiation Physics -- Radiation Quantities and Units -- Interaction of Ionizing Radiation with Matter -- Radiation Protection Standards in Relation to ICRP Recommendations -- Radiation Hazard Evaluation and Control in Nuclear Medicine -- Occupational and Public Exposure to Nuclear Medicine -- Biological Bases of Radiation Protection -- Planning and Design of Nuclear Medicine Imaging Facilities -- Planning and Design of High-Dose Therapy Facility -- Planning and Design of Medical Cyclotron Facility -- Personnel Monitoring and Radiation Protection Survey in Nuclear Medicine -- Radiation Safety Considerations in Nuclear Medicine -- Radiation Safety Consideration in Medical Cyclotron -- Radiation Safety Considerations During Radiopharmaceutical Preparation -- Working Mechanism of Radiation Detectors Used in Nuclear Medicine -- Quality Control of Planar Gamma Camera and Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography -- Quality Assurance in Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography (PET-CT) -- Radiation Emergencies in Nuclear Medicine and Preparedness -- Nuclear Medicine Internal Dose Assessment --Computed Tomography Dose Assessment --Transport of Radioactive Material -- Legislation and Role of National Regulatory Authority in Nuclear Medicine -- Radioactive Waste Disposal and Safe Management of Disused Sealed Radioactive Sources -- Model Questions for Radiological Safety Certification Examination in Nuclear Medicine
ISBN
9789811945182
9789811945175
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Oncoplastic breast surgery : a practical guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125340
Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press , 2023.
Audience
Professional
Content:; Section 1 Initial Assessment -- Section 2 First Treatment -- Section 3 Conversations about Conservation -- Section 4 Rebuilding the Breast -- Section 5 Managing the Axilla: Less Is More? -- Section 6 Oncology -- Section 7 Tomorrow?s World -- Section 8 Survivorship -- Section 9 The Difficu…
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Editor
Kissin, Mark William
Subramanian, Ash
Howlett, David C.
Glendenning, Jennifer
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, FL
Publisher
CRC Press
Publication Date
2023
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Mammaplasty
Plastic Surgery Procedures
Abstract
Content:
Section 1 Initial Assessment -- Section 2 First Treatment -- Section 3 Conversations about Conservation -- Section 4 Rebuilding the Breast -- Section 5 Managing the Axilla: Less Is More? -- Section 6 Oncology -- Section 7 Tomorrow?s World -- Section 8 Survivorship -- Section 9 The Difficult Scenario -- Section 10 The Principles of Cosmetic Breast Surgery -- Section 11 Maintaining Good Practice
ISBN
9781351629768
9781138070233
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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NIH State-of-the-Science Conference on management of menopause-related symptoms March 21-23, 2005

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18250
National Institutes of Health. [Bethesda, MD]: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Public Health Service , 2009.
Audience
Professional
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Alternate Title
NIH Consens State-of-the-Science Statements, volume 22, number 1, March 21-23, 2005
Corporate Author
National Institutes of Health
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Public Health Service
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Menopause
Hot Flashes
Behavior Therapy
Decision Making
Estrogen Replacement Therapy
Sleep Disorders - etiology
Evidence-Based Medicine
Quality of Life
Risk Factors
Risk Assessment
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Complete German Commission E monographs : therapeutic guide to herbal medicines

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6855
Austin, Tx.: American Botanical Council , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV767 C737 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Editor
Blumenthal, Mark
Place of Publication
Austin, Tx.
Publisher
American Botanical Council
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Medicine, Herbal
Plants, Medicinal
ISBN
096555550X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QV767 C737 1998
Website Notes
Open access
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Global Perspectives in Cancer Care : Religion, Spirituality, and Cultural Diversity in Health and Healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124695
New York: Oxford University Press , c2022.
Audience
Professional
"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembl…
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Editor
Silbermann, Michael
Berger, Ann
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
c2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Spiritual Therapies
Spirituality
Cultural Diversity
Religion and Medicine
Abstract
"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembly (WHA) unanimously adopted a new cancer resolution (Universal Health Coverage: Moving Together to Build a Healthier World). The resolution noted the potential for cancer prevention to reduce cancer burden in the future, while reducing the suffering from cancer in the communities.As most countries are facing an overall increase in the absolute number of cancer cases, large geographical diversity in cancer occurrence and variations in the magnitude and profile of the disease still continue between and within world regions. Specific types of cancer dominate globally: lung, female breast, and colorectal cancer. The regional variations in common cancer types signal the extent to which societal, economic, and lifestyle changes interplay to differentially impact the profile of this most complex group of diseases.Although survival rates for cancer have improved significantly over the past few decades, for each individual, the diagnosis and treatment of cancer are still devastating, affecting the family and community as well. The care of a person with cancer must be more than just the treatment of the cancer itself. Understanding the cultural, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of the cancer sufferer and their family and community will ensure the best care.In order to treat individuals with cancer and understand how to give the best possible care to underserved populations, we need to understand cultural diversity. Understanding that cultural aspects of a society may be intertwined with finances and other resources can improve adherence and access to care. Culture is made up of language, religion, cuisine, social norms, history, ancestry, music, arts, and spirituality. In order to improve cancer care outcomes, patients' diverse spiritual and cultural beliefs must be recognized. In addition, available methods must be utilized to improve access and adherence to treatment modalities and regimens.In this book, we focus on numerous diverse cultures, traditions, and faiths. Many parts of the world are composed of indigenous cultures, with unique spiritual beliefs in addition to the region's primary religion. We present chapters on indigenous religions as well as indigenous traditional healers. People everywhere experience trouble, sorrow, need, and sickness, and they develop skills and knowledge in response to these adversities. This book provides insightful models of these parameters and serves as a valuable resource for health care providers and policymakers by taking a global approach to cultural diversity in the world. By understanding this multiculturalism and the many aspects of psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of health and healing, we can learn from one another." --publisher
ISBN
9780197551349
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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