Naslov
Psychological aspects of pituitary adenoma

Autori
Razum, Josip

Izvornik
Gyrus (2459-5233) 4 (2017), 1; 61-65

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, stručni

Ključne riječi
acromegaly ; anxiety ; coping strategies ; Cushing’s disease ; depression ; pituitary adenoma ; prolactionoma ; QoL

Sažetak
The patients suffering from pituitary adenoma are faced with not only physical and physiological, but also psychological disturbances, some of which persist even long after the conventional treatment is finished and the disease is biochemically controlled. The patients with long term cure of Cushing’s disease exhibit some changes in personality (heightened anxiety and lowered externalizing behaviors), mood and anxiety disorders, as well as cognitive impairments. These changes combined with fatigue and increased obesity, lead to impairments of social and role functioning and a diminished satisfaction with life. The patients with biochemically controlled acromegaly suffer from similar changes in personality, mood disorders, cognitive detriments and a diminished quality of life (QoL), which is characterized by worsened body image. The patients with treated prolactinoma exhibit heightened anxiety and depression, and the patients with non-functionary pituitary adenoma face some cognitive detriments. Additional factors worth considering are coping strategies and illness perceptions, which can also influence the QoL of patients. It is important to adequately diagnose and treat psychological disturbances the patients face, as conventional treatment of the disease alone is not enough to deal with them. Additionally, it is meaningful to consider the quality of life and well-being of the patients. Psychosocial interventions, such as educations, can be useful in improving the QoL.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Psihologija

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