Bone marrow transplant: a biological and psychosocial convergence

Authors

  • Maribel Pelaez Dóro
  • Ricardo Pasquini

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v4i1.3324

Keywords:

Bone Marrow Transplant vs. Biological and Psychosocial Convergence

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to verify certain components of the contextualization of bone marrow transplanting and its interference in the care and interpretation of the psyche-body of the person who is suffering the illnes. The identification of the psychological aspects of cancer, boné marrow transplant, patients and psychosocial morbidity is an important step towards therapeutic intervention plans. Psychologists and doctors can work together with the aim of reducing stress and contributing positively towards patients' recovery, since the experience of a bone marrow transplant includes undergoing physical and physiological alterations, emotional, functional, social, family and spiritual changes.

Keywords: Bone Marrow Transplant vs. Biological and Psychosocial Convergence.

How to Cite

Dóro, M. P., & Pasquini, R. (2000). Bone marrow transplant: a biological and psychosocial convergence. Interação Em Psicologia, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v4i1.3324

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