Open AccessPilot randomised controlled trial of a radiation therapist-led educational intervention for breast cancer patients prior to commencing radiotherapy
Author(s) -
Georgia Halkett,
Moira O’Connor,
Sanchia Aranda,
Michael Jefford,
Tim Shaw,
D. York,
Nigel Spry,
Mandy Taylor,
Penelope Schofield
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
supportive care in cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.133
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1433-7339
pISSN - 0941-4355
DOI - 10.1007/s00520-013-1719-5
Subject(s) - medicine , anxiety , radiation therapy , randomized controlled trial , breast cancer , intervention (counseling) , distress , population , hospital anxiety and depression scale , physical therapy , depression (economics) , clinical trial , radiation therapist , cancer , psychiatry , clinical psychology , surgery , macroeconomics , environmental health , economics
Although patients receive information prior to commencing radiotherapy, they often experience anxiety and distress. We conducted a pilot randomised controlled trial to determine whether a radiation therapist led psycho-educational intervention for breast cancer patients prior to radiotherapy is likely to be effective in reducing radiotherapy-related concerns, patient anxiety and depression.
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