| dc.description.abstract | This editorial explores recent innovations in psychological care within oncology and palliative settings from a holistic and human-centered perspective. The authors argue that psychological support should not be considered a secondary or complementary aspect of medical treatment, but rather a fundamental component of healthcare that directly influences quality of life, emotional adjustment, and patient dignity. The editorial organizes the contributions of the Research Topic into nine major thematic areas.
First, it highlights the structural, socioeconomic, and systemic factors that shape patients’ psychological experiences, emphasizing inequalities in access to psychosocial resources and healthcare support. Second, the article examines key cognitive and emotional processes involved in adaptation to illness, such as fear of progression, rumination, illness perception, hope, coping styles, and psychological flexibility.
The editorial also addresses resilience, coping strategies, and post-traumatic growth among patients, caregivers, and family members, presenting adaptation as a dynamic and relational process. In addition, several studies focus on quality of life, psychological distress, and biopsychosocial factors associated with different cancer diagnoses and treatment trajectories.
Another important section reviews innovative psychological and psychosocial interventions, including cognitive-behavioral therapies, third-wave approaches, creative arts therapies, therapeutic clowning, and patient-centered care models. The growing relevance of digital health interventions and online psychosocial support is also discussed.
Finally, the editorial emphasizes the importance of community support, continuity of care, and the emotional wellbeing of healthcare professionals. Overall, the article advocates for ethically grounded, culturally sensitive, and integrative models of care that recognize illness as a deeply human and relational experience. | es |
