Psycho-oncology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Testing the differential effects of symptom management interventions in cancer.
The purpose of this study was to test for moderating effects of patient characteristics on self-management interventions developed to address symptoms during cancer treatment. Patient's age, education, and depressive symptomatology were considered as potential moderators. ⋯ Clinicians need to carefully consider the age of the population when using or testing interventions to manage symptoms among cancer patients.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Reducing the psychological distress of family caregivers of home based palliative care patients: longer term effects from a randomised controlled trial.
Palliative care incorporates comprehensive support of family caregivers because many of them experience burden and distress. However, evidence-based support initiatives are few. ⋯ These results are consistent with the aim of the intervention, and they support existing evidence demonstrating that relatively short psychoeducational interventions can help family caregivers who are supporting a dying relative. The sustained benefit during the bereavement period may also have positive resource implications, which should be the subject of future inquiry.