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

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

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...

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Main Authors:	Halkett, Georgia, O'Connor, Moira, Aranda, S., Jefford, M., Shaw, Therese, York, D., Spry, Nigel, Taylor, M., Schofield, P.
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	Springer 2013
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/26921

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