Effects and feasibility of a multi-disciplinary orientation program for newly registered cancer patients: design of a randomised controlled trial |
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| Authors: | Raymond Chan Joan Webster Linda Bennett |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Cancer Care Services, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital, Butterfield Street, QLD 4029 Herston, Queensland, Australia;(2) Centre for Clinical Nursing, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital, Butterfield Street, QLD 4029 Herston, Queensland, Australia;(3) School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queensland University of Technology, QLD 4059 Kelvin Grove, Australia |
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| Abstract: | Background Diagnosis and treatment of cancer can contribute to psychological distress and anxiety amongst patients. Evidence indicates that information giving can be beneficial in reducing patient anxiety, so oncology specific information may have a major impact on this patient group. This study investigates the effects of an orientation program on levels of anxiety and self-efficacy amongst newly registered cancer patients who are about to undergo chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy in the cancer care centre of a large tertiary Australian hospital. |
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