Effects of an education program on radiation oncology patients and families

Journal of Psychosocial Oncology

Volumn 23, Issue 4, 2005, Pages 61-79

  Hoff, Ann Cartledge ^a   Haaga, David A F ^a  

^a AMERICAN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Cancer; Orientation program; Psychoeducation; Radiation therapy

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGED; ANXIETY; ARTICLE; CANCER RADIOTHERAPY; CONTROLLED STUDY; DISTRESS SYNDROME; EDUCATION PROGRAM; FEMALE; HUMAN; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MALE; PATIENT COMPLIANCE; PATIENT COUNSELING; PATIENT EDUCATION; PATIENT PARTICIPATION; PATIENT SATISFACTION; SOCIAL SUPPORT;

ADULT; AGED; AGED, 80 AND OVER; ANXIETY; FAMILY; FEMALE; HEALTH KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, PRACTICE; HUMANS; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; NEOPLASMS; PATIENT COMPLIANCE; PATIENT EDUCATION; PATIENT SATISFACTION; PROGRAM EVALUATION; RADIOTHERAPY; STRESS, PSYCHOLOGICAL; VIRGINIA;

EID: 33744963364     PISSN: 07347332     EISSN: 15407586     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J077v23n04_04     Document Type: Article

References (25)

1. Bausell, R. B., & Li, Y.-F. (2002). Power analysis for experimental research: A practical guide for the biological, medical and social sciences. Cambridge University Press: Cambridge.
2. Borgers, R., Mullen, P. D., Meertens, R., Rijken, M., Bussen, G., Plagge, I., Visser, A. P., & Blijham, G. H. (1993). The information-seeking behavior of cancer outpatients: A description of the situation. Patient Education and Counseling, 22, 35-46.
3. Burgess, E. S., Haaga, D. A. F. (1998). Appraisals, coping responses, and attributions as predictors of individual differences in negative emotions among pediatric cancer patients. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 22, 457-473.
4. Cella, D. F., Jacobsen, P. B., Orav, E. J., Holland, J. C., Silberfarb, P. M., & Rafla, S. (1987). A brief POMS measure of distress for cancer patients. Journal of Chronic Diseases, 40, 939-942.
5. Cunningham, A. J., Edmonds, C. V., & Williams, D. (1999). Delivering a very brief psychoeducational program to cancer patients and family members in a large group format. PsychoOncology, 8, 177-182.
6. Eakes, G. G., Rakfal, S. M., Keel, E., & Gaiser, J. E. (1996). The cancer experience: Responses of patients receiving outpatient radiotherapy. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 14, 19-30.
7. Fawzy, F. I., Fawzy, N. W., Arndt, L. A., & Pasnau, R. O. (1995). Critical review of psychosocial interventions in cancer care. Archives of General Psychiatry, 52, 100-113.
8. Haeggmark, C., Bohman, L., Ilmoni-Brandt, K., Naeslund, I., Sjoeden, P.-O., & Nilsson, B. (2001). Effects of information supply on satisfaction with information and quality of life in cancer patients receiving curative radiation therapy. Patient Education and Counseling, 45, 173-179.
9. Hinds, C., Streater, A., & Mood, C. (1995). Functions and preferred methods of receiving information related to radiotherapy. Cancer Nursing, 18, 374-384.
10. Johnson, J. (1982). The effects of a patient education course on persons with a chronic illness. Cancer Nursing, 5, 117-123.
11. Johnson, J. E. (1996). Coping with radiation therapy: Optimism and the effect of preparatory interventions. Research in Nursing and Health, 19, 3-12.
12. Johnson, J. E., Lauver, D. R., & Nail, L. M. (1989). Process of coping with radiation therapy. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 57, 358-364.
13. Lazarus, R. S., Folkman, S. (1984). Stress, Appraisal, and Coping. Springer: New York.
14. McLoughlin, J. M. (1988). Creating a more holistic approach within a radiotherapy department. In J. R. Hegarty & R. W. DeCann (Eds.), Psychology in Radiography II (pp. 137-148). Change Publications: Market Drayton, England.
15. McNair, D. M., Lorr, M., & Droppleman, L. F. (1992). Profile of Mood States Manual. EdiTS: San Diego.
16. McQuellon, R. P., Wells, M., Hoffman, S., Cravens, B., Russell, G., Cruz, J., Hurt, G., DeChatelet, P., Andrykowski, M. A., & Savage, P. (1998). Reducing distress in cancer patents with an orientation program. PsychoOncology, 7, 207-217.
17. Meissner, H. I., Anderson, D. M., Odenkirchen, J. C. (1990). Meeting information needs of significant others: Use of the Cancer Information Service. Patient Education and Counseling, 15, 171-179.
18. Meyer, T. J., & Mark, M. M. (1995). Effects of psychosocial interventions with adult cancer patients: A meta-analysis of randomized experiments. Health Psychology, 14, 101-108.
19. Mishel, M. H., Padilla, G., Grant, M., & Sorenson, D. S. (1991). Uncertainty in illness theory: A replication of the mediating effects of mastery and coping. Nursing Research, 40, 236-240.
20. Montgomery, C., Lydon, A., & Lloyd, K. (1999). Psychological distress among cancer patients and informed consent. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 46, 241-245.
21. Poroch, D. (1995). The effect of preparatory patient education on the anxiety and satisfaction of cancer patients receiving radiation therapy. Cancer Nursing, 18, 206-214.
22. Ptacek, J. T., Ptacek, J. J., & Dodge, K. L. (1994). Coping with breast cancer from the perspectives of husbands and wives. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 12, 47-72.
23. Rainey, L. (1985). Effects of preparatory patient education for radiation oncology patients. Cancer, 56, 1056-1061.
24. Spielberger, C. D. (1983). State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Manual. Mind Garden: Redwood City.
25. Suominen, T. (1992). Breast cancer patients' opportunities to participate in their care. Cancer Nursing, 15, 68-72.