Mental Support for Cancer Patients and Families

Clinicopathological Analysis of Patients with Breast Cancer and Their Families

Background: Breast cancer is one of the most common malignancies among Iranian women; however, its clinicopathological feature is uncertain. We pioneered a genetic counseling program among patients with breast cancer and their families in Isfahan. This is the first report of this program. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study on women with breast cancer registered in Ala Cancer...

Mental Health Topics and Resources for Patients and Families

Mental Health Topics and Resources for Patients and Families

Evaluating the Medication Adherence from the Viewpoints of Patients with Mental Disorders and their Families

Background: Medication non-adherence is common among patients with mental disorders. It can lead to worsening symptoms, recurrence, re-hospitalization, decreased performance, and increased risk of death. This study aimed to evaluate the medication adherence from the viewpoints of family and patients with mental disorders. Materials and Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, 102 patient...

social support and social network characteristics of chronic mental patients

this article deals with social support and its importance in the well being of chronic mental patients and their families. stuctural and functional characteristics of scial network, and their effects on adjustment of chronic mental patients are reviewed. it emphasizes, interventions in social network of chronic mental patients to increase social support and strengthen social networks.