Development and pilot testing of a radiation therapist-led educational intervention for breast cancer patients prior to commencing radiotherapy

Development and pilot testing of a radiation therapist-led educational intervention for breast cancer patients prior to commencing radiotherapy

Methods: A tailored intervention consisting of two face-to-face meetings with a radiation therapist (one before radiation planning, the other before treatment) was developed using Level I evidence for preparing patients for potentially threatening procedures. Training of intervention radiation thera...

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Main Authors: Halkett, Georgia, Schofield, P., O'Connor, Moira, York, D., Jefford, M., Jiwa, Moyez, Spry, Nigel, Taylor, A., Aranda, S.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Blackwell Publishing 2012
Subjects:
breast cancer
patient education
communication skill
anxiety and depression
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/46501

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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/46501

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