Abstract
In the last years, together with progress of research in psychoneuroendocrinology,
there has been growing interest in the psychological
aspects of clinical care in endocrine disease. In particular, some issues
such as life events preceding disease onset, psychological distress associated
with acute illness and convalescence, abnormal illness behaviour
and several other aspects of quality of life in endocrinology and mood
disorders have received more and more attention.
Clinical data on pharmacologic and non pharmacologic interventions
that are effective at improving the quality of life for patients
with mood disorders and endocrine disturbances is emerging. With the
development of more effective treatment options many more patients
with mood disorders and endocrine disturbances will achieve healthy
levels of functioning and quality of life, which will alleviate the burden
that the illness imposes on patients, their families, and caregivers.
Lingua originale | English |
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pagine (da-a) | 105-109 |
Numero di pagine | 5 |
Rivista | LA CLINICA TERAPEUTICA |
Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 2008 |
Keywords
- Hormones
- Mood
- Quality of life