Reduced patient anxiety as a result of radiation therapist-led psychosocial support: a systematic review

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Reduced patient anxiety as a result of radiation therapist-led psychosocial support: a systematic review

Up to 49% of patients attending radiation therapy appointments may experience anxiety and distress. Anxiety is heightened during the first few visits to radiation oncology. Radiation therapists (RT) are the only health professionals in direct daily contact with patients during treatment, placing the...

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Main Authors:	Elsner, K., Naehrig, D., Halkett, Georgia, Dhillon, H.
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	John Wiley & Sons 2017
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/51267

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