Implementation of Mental adjustment to cancer scale in psycho-oncology practice in Bulgaria

ConclusionsThe malignant disease type does not influence the scale results. They are influenced by inner factors as morbid experience, sensitivity to the disease, psychological protections that are frequently demonstrated by cognitive negligence and determination. MAC has been successfully implemented in the clinical psychological counseling in Bulgaria.Key messagesMental Adjustment to Cancer Scale identifies patients' adaptation to cancer and is introduced in Bulgaria.The methodology shows the established cognitive mechanisms for personal understanding and behavior in the course of treatment.
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research