Feasibility study of a self-guided cognitive behaviour therapy Internet intervention for cancer carers

Australian Journal of Primary Health

Volumn 19, Issue 4, 2013, Pages 270-274

  Scott, Karen ^a   Beatty, Lisa ^a  

^a FLINDERS UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

distress; iCBT; online intervention; self help

Indexed keywords

ADAPTATION, PSYCHOLOGICAL; CAREGIVERS; COGNITIVE THERAPY; COMPUTER-ASSISTED INSTRUCTION; FEASIBILITY STUDIES; FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; NEOPLASMS; SOUTH AUSTRALIA; STRESS, PSYCHOLOGICAL;

EID: 84887885647     PISSN: 14487527     EISSN: 18367399     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/PY13025     Document Type: Article

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