Psychological Assessment of Surgical Candidates: Evidence-Based Procedures and Practices

Psychosocial factors, including caregiver support and patients' expectations for quality of life after surgery, significantly impact surgery outcomes. This book provides evidence-based approaches to presurgical psychological assessment (PPA) across various medical conditions, emphasizing the inclusion of psychologists and other mental health professionals in the preoperative evaluation process. PPA aims to assess risk factors for poor surgical outcomes and identify patient strengths and resources that can positively influence surgery results. The book offers a flexible model, practical tips, selection and administration guidelines, and information on ethical and legal issues. It covers specific surgical areas where PPAs are commonly conducted.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 270 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2023
Publisher: American Psychological Association

Psychosocial factors, such as caregiver support and patients' expectations for quality of life after surgery, can significantly impact surgery outcomes. This comprehensive book offers evidence-based approaches to presurgical psychological assessment across various medical conditions. Psychologists and other mental health professionals are increasingly involved in the preoperative evaluation process for patients undergoing major surgery. Presurgical psychological assessment (PPA) serves the purpose of identifying both risk factors for poor surgical outcomes and patient strengths and resources that can positively influence surgical results.

This book provides evidence-based approaches to PPA across a diverse range of medical conditions. Chapters outline a flexible model and practical tips for conducting PPA. They also offer selection and administration guidelines for psychological testing and clinical interviews, as well as information about relevant ethical and legal issues. Chapters review specific surgical areas where PPAs are commonly conducted, such as metabolic and bariatric surgery, gynecologic procedures, spinal surgery, gender embodiment, breast cancer treatment and prevention, solid organ transplant, deep brain stimulation, and treatment for temporal lobe epilepsy.

By incorporating PPA into the preoperative care pathway, healthcare providers can better prepare patients for surgery, address their psychological concerns, and enhance their overall surgical outcomes. This book is a valuable resource for psychologists, mental health professionals, surgeons, and other healthcare practitioners involved in the care of patients undergoing surgery.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781433837319