Individual psychological support for cancer patients: Utilisation and patient satisfaction

Author(s): Brandberg, Y., Glimelius, B., Sjoden, P. O.

Journal/Book: Patient Educ Couns. 1998; 34: Customer Relations Manager, Bay 15, Shannon Industrial, Estate Co, Clare, Ireland. Elsevier Sci Ireland Ltd. 247-256.

Abstract: A short-term, problem-focused Individual Psychological Support (IPS) intervention was evaluated. The IFS was one of the interventions in a study where 527 patients newly diagnosed with breast, colorectal, gastric or prostate cancer were randomised between IFS (n = 265) and a control condition (n = 262). The IFS made use of cognitive-behavioural techniques and aimed at reducing depression and anxiety, to increase the feeling of mastery of the situation and to facilitate active participation in medical treatments. Half of the patients receiving the IFS had more than 2 sessions. After termination of the IFS, the patients were mailed a questionnaire concerning satisfaction with and perceived benefit from the IFS. A majority of the responding patients stated that their problems were addressed to a great extent, that the number of contacts was adequate and that the IFS came at the right time. Patients reporting problems received more sessions and perceived more benefits than patients reporting no problems.

Note: Article Hellbom M, Uppsala Univ, Ctr Caring Sci, Uppsala, SWEDEN

Keyword(s): psychological support; individual support; cancer patients; patient satisfaction; cognitive-behavioural treatment; HOSPITAL ANXIETY; DEPRESSION SCALE; INTERVENTIONS; DISORDERS

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