Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Measuring quality of life in routine oncology practice improves communication and patient well-being: a randomized controlled trial.
To examine the effects on process of care and patient well-being, of the regular collection and use of health-related quality-of-life (HRQL) data in oncology practice. ⋯ Routine assessment of cancer patients' HRQL had an impact on physician-patient communication and resulted in benefits for some patients, who had better HRQL and emotional functioning.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Effect of a cognitive behavioral intervention on reducing symptom severity during chemotherapy.
To describe a randomized trial of a cognitive behavioral intervention on reducing symptom severity among patients diagnosed with solid tumors and undergoing a first course of chemotherapy and to determine whether the intervention had an additive or interactive effect on symptom severity in the presence of supportive care medications. ⋯ Compared with conventional care alone, the experimental intervention was effective among patients who entered the trial with higher levels of symptom severity. Age, sex, site or stage of cancer, and supportive medications did not modify the effect of this cognitive behavioral intervention on symptom severity.