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dc.contributor.authorHalkett, Georgia
dc.contributor.authorO'Connor, Moira
dc.contributor.authorAranda, S.
dc.contributor.authorJefford, M.
dc.contributor.authorShaw, Therese
dc.contributor.authorYork, D.
dc.contributor.authorSpry, Nigel
dc.contributor.authorTaylor, M.
dc.contributor.authorSchofield, P.
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-30T12:55:57Z
dc.date.available2017-01-30T12:55:57Z
dc.date.created2013-02-28T20:00:37Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.identifier.citationHalkett, 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.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/26921
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s00520-013-1719-5
dc.description.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.

dc.publisherSpringer
dc.titlePilot randomised controlled trial of a radiation therapist-led educational intervention for breast cancer patients prior to commencing radiotherapy
dc.typeJournal Article
dcterms.source.volumeOnline
dcterms.source.issn0941 4355
dcterms.source.titleSupportive Care in Cancer
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