Developing an Evidence-Based, Nurse-Led Psychoeducational Intervention With Peer Support in Gynecologic Oncology

Rebecca J Bergin; Suzi M Grogan; David Bernshaw; Ilona Juraskova; Sylvia Penberthy; Linda R Mileshkin; Meinir Krishnasamy; Alison C Hocking; Sanchia K Aranda; Penelope E Schofield

Journal article

Developing an Evidence-Based, Nurse-Led Psychoeducational Intervention With Peer Support in Gynecologic Oncology

Rebecca J Bergin, Suzi M Grogan, David Bernshaw, Ilona Juraskova, Sylvia Penberthy, Linda R Mileshkin, Meinir Krishnasamy, Alison C Hocking, Sanchia K Aranda, Penelope E Schofield

CANCER NURSING | LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS | Published : 2016

DOI: 10.1097/NCC.0000000000000263

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The physical and psychosocial impact of radiotherapy for gynecologic cancer requires complex interventions to address treatment-related, psychosocial, and psychosexual and survivorship needs. A multidisciplinary approach is required to address these needs, but standard practice is varied and lacks a sound evidence base. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to describe the process of development and pilot testing of a novel evidence-based, complex psychoeducational intervention aiming to improve psychosocial outcomes for gynecologic-oncology patients treated curatively with radiotherapy. METHODS: The intervention combines tailored nursing consultations with telephone peer support ..

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University of Melbourne Researchers

Sanchia Aranda Author Nursing

Rebecca Bergin Author General Practice

Linda Mileshkin Author Medical Education

Penelope Schofield Author Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences

Meinir Krishnasamy Author The Sir Peter Maccallum Department of Oncology

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Grants

Awarded by Human Research Ethics Committee of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Awarded by Cancer Australia/Beyond Blue

Funding Acknowledgements

The study was approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (project 09/07).This project was funded by Cancer Australia/Beyond Blue; ID 566942.