Journal article
A nurse- and peer-led support program to assist women in gynaecological oncology receiving curative radiotherapy, the PeNTAGOn study (Peer and nurse support trial to assist women in gynaecological oncology): Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
P Schofield, I Juraskova, R Bergin, K Gough, L Mileshkin, M Krishnasamy, K White, D Bernshaw, S Penberthy, S Aranda
Trials | BMC | Published : 2013
Abstract
Background: Women who undergo radiotherapy for gynaecological cancer (GC) can experience distressing side effects which impact on psychosocial functioning and intimate relationships. Cancer-related distress may be ameliorated by comprehensive preparation for treatment and addressing women's informational, physical, psychological and psychosexual needs. This paper describes the protocol for a multisite randomised controlled trial (RCT) testing a novel intervention package which combines tailored specialist nursing consultations and telephone peer support with the primary aim to reduce psychological distress. Secondary aims assess patient quality of life, symptom distress, unmet supportive car..
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Awarded by National Science Foundation
Funding Acknowledgements
This project was funded by grants from Cancer Australia/Beyond Blue; Grant number: 566942, and the National Health and Medical Research Council; Grant Project number: GNT1005708. The funding bodies have had no role in the design of this study, nor in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data, or writing of this manuscript. PS currently holds a National Health and Medical Research Council Career Development Award, ID 628563.