PMID: 16618688Apr 19, 2006Paper

Effects of an education program on radiation oncology patients and families

Journal of Psychosocial Oncology
Ann Cartledge Hoff, David A F Haaga

Abstract

Patients and family members in a radiation oncology department participated in a study of a new education/orientation program. Information was presented in oral and in written form. After the intervention, orientation program participants did not differ significantly from control group members in state anxiety, general distress, treatment adherence, or knowledge of radiation therapy. Orientation group patients reported greater satisfaction with clinic care, and the orientation group was significantly more likely to utilize psychological counseling services within the clinic, as well as outside support. Discussion focused on possible explanations for the strikingly favorable program evaluations given by participants despite little evidence that the program was of significant benefit.

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