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    Pilot randomised controlled trial of a radiation therapist-led educational intervention for breast cancer patients prior to commencing radiotherapy

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    Halkett, Georgia
    O'Connor, Moira
    Aranda, S.
    Jefford, M.
    Shaw, Therese
    York, D.
    Spry, Nigel
    Taylor, M.
    Schofield, P.
    Date
    2013
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Halkett, G.K.B. and O'Connor, M. and Aranda, S. and Jefford, M. and Shaw, T. and York, D. and Spry, N. and Taylor, M. and Schofield, P. 2013. Pilot randomised controlled trial of a radiation therapist-led educational intervention for breast cancer patients prior to commencing radiotherapy. Supportive Care in Cancer Online. 21 (6): pp. 1725-1733.
    Source Title
    Supportive Care in Cancer
    DOI
    10.1007/s00520-013-1719-5
    ISSN
    0941 4355
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/26921
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    PURPOSE 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. METHODS The intervention comprised two face-to-face consultations with a radiation therapist (one prior to radiation planning and the other prior to treatment). Patients completed surveys at baseline, prior to treatment planning and on the first day of treatment. Outcome measures included the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Radiation Therapy Related Patient Concerns and Radiation Therapy Knowledge Scales. RESULTS One hundred and twenty two patients completed baseline measures. Fifty-eight patients received usual care, and 64 received the intervention. After the first consultation, patient anxiety was significantly lower in the intervention group (p = 0.048), as were concerns about radiotherapy (p = 0.001). There were no differences between groups for depression. Patient knowledge for the intervention group was higher after the first consultation (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION This intervention is likely to be effective in reducing patient anxiety and concerns and increasing knowledge. Future research is required to test this intervention with a larger population.

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