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Group counseling in adult patients with advanced cancer
Author(s) -
Ferlic Mary,
Goldman Anne,
Kennedy B. J.
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0142(197902)43:2<760::aid-cncr2820430253>3.0.co;2-k
Subject(s) - medicine , cancer , group (periodic table) , family medicine , organic chemistry , chemistry
The effect of a structured, interdisciplinary group counseling program was studied in 30 newly diagnosed adult patients with advanced cancer. These were compared to 30 patients who did not undergo group counseling. Group counseling resulted in a significant improvement in patient perception and self‐concept. This structured educational and psychological support program provided a mutual support experience for newly diagnosed patients with advanced cancer. Cancer 43:760–766, 1979.