Randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of a videotape about radiotherapy

In a randomized controlled trial, the additional provision of information on videotape was no more effective than written information alone in reducing pre-treatment worry about radiotherapy. Images of surviving cancer patients, however, may provide further reassurance to patients once therapy is co...

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Veröffentlicht in:	British journal of cancer 2001-01, Vol.84 (1), p.8-10
Hauptverfasser:	Harrison, R, Dey, P, Slevin, N J, Eardley, A, Gibbs, A, Cowan, R, Logue, J P, Leidecker, V, Hopwood, P
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Anxiety - therapy Biological and medical sciences Biomedical and Life Sciences Biomedicine Cancer Research Cohort Studies Drug Resistance Epidemiology Female Humans Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Molecular Medicine Neoplasms - psychology Neoplasms - radiotherapy Oncology Patient Education as Topic - methods Radiation therapy and radiosensitizing agent Short Communication Treatment Outcome Treatment with physical agents Treatment. General aspects Tumors Videotape Recording
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Zusammenfassung:	In a randomized controlled trial, the additional provision of information on videotape was no more effective than written information alone in reducing pre-treatment worry about radiotherapy. Images of surviving cancer patients, however, may provide further reassurance to patients once therapy is completed. © 2001 Cancer Research Campaign
ISSN:	0007-0920 1532-1827 1532-1827
DOI:	10.1054/bjoc.2000.1536