Roles of clinical psychologists desired by palliative care team members: Focus group interviews
10.2512/jspm.4.228
- VernacularTitle:緩和ケアチームが求める心理士の役割に関する研究－フォーカスグループインタビューを用いて
- Author:
Yumi Iwamitsu
;
Kei Hirai
;
Akira Oba
;
Mariko Shiozaki
;
Mariko Asai
;
Akiko Ogata
;
Tomoyo Sasahara
;
Shigemi Okazaki
;
Yoshiyuki Kizawa
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
clinical psychologist;
palliative care team;
focus group interviews;
education;
cancer
- From:Palliative Care Research
2009;4(2):228-234
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
-
Abstract:
The objective of this study was to identify the roles of clinical psychologists in palliative care teams by conducting focus group interviews. The participants were 7 physicians and nurses of highly active palliative care teams. Results from the qualitative analysis of interview content revealed that the most important knowledges needed by psychologists in palliative care is fundamental and specialized psychological knowledges and skills. The second most important was general and psychiatric medical knowledges regarding cancer. Otherwise, psychologists were expected to understand the roles of other staff members and the medical system, and provide mental and emotional support to medical staff. Our results clarified that psychologists require a broad understanding of medical care for cancer, good communication skills for interacting with other staff members, and the ability to actively utilize their psychiatric specialty to provide psychological support to patients, families and medical workers. Palliat Care Res 2009; 4(2): 228-234
