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Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics ›› 2017, Vol. 22 ›› Issue (1): 110-114.

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Research progress on clinical intervention of depression in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

LI Xiu 1, JI Zhaoning 2   

  1. 1 Department of Psychology, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241000, Anhui, China; 2 Department of Oncology, Yijishan Hospital, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241000, Anhui, China
  • Received:2016-10-14 Revised:2016-11-07 Online:2017-01-26 Published:2017-01-23

Abstract:

Patients undergoing cancer chemotherapy are most likely to be associated with depression. Depression can affect the efficacy of chemotherapy drugs and increase the adverse reaction. This article reviews the current status of clinical intervention of cancer chemotherapy in patients with depression, focusing on psychological intervention to improve the research progress of depression in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and the matters needing attention on intervention process, and to provide the basis for clinical practice.

Key words: cancer chemotherapy patients, depression, clinical intervention

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