Supportive telephone intervention for patients receiving chemotherapy: A pilot study Journal Article
| Authors: | Alter, C. L.; Fleishman, S. B.; Kornblith, A. B.; Holland, J. C.; Biano, D.; Levenson, R.; Vinciguerra, V.; Rai, K. R. |
| Article Title: | Supportive telephone intervention for patients receiving chemotherapy: A pilot study |
| Abstract: | Psychosocial interventions have been shown to improve quality of life (QOL) for many cancer patients. A pilot study was conducted to assess the feasibility of a psychoeducational intervention for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Eight patients receiving chemotherapy for colorectal carcinoma participated. The intervention is based on a modification of Interpersonal Therapy It consisted of four sessions, administered biweekly using a manual format, by a psychiatric nurse clinician over the telephone. The participants also completed a set of QOL measures by telephone to assess tolerance of the planned assessment. The patients received assistance with treatment-related side effects, reported improved ability to communicate with their physician, and gained an understanding of the stresses they discussed. The patients felt satisfied with the emotional support and medical information provided. A randomized trial is planned to test the intervention for patients participating in a cooperative trial sponsored by the National Cancer institute. |
| Keywords: | interview; stress; psychotherapy; cancer-patients; care; life; structured psychiatric intervention |
| Journal Title: | Psychosomatics |
| Volume: | 37 |
| Issue: | 5 |
| ISSN: | 0033-3182 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science, Inc. |
| Date Published: | 1996-09-01 |
| Start Page: | 425 |
| End Page: | 431 |
| Language: | English |
| ACCESSION: | WOS:A1996VE74000003 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/s0033-3182(96)71529-3 |
| PROVIDER: | wos |
| PUBMED: | 8824121 |
| Notes: | Article -- Source: Wos |
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