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. 2001 Jan 1;84(1):8–10. doi: 10.1054/bjoc.2000.1536

Randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of a videotape about radiotherapy

R Harrison 1, P Dey 1, N J Slevin 3, A Eardley 3, A Gibbs 1, R Cowan 3, J P Logue 3, V Leidecker 1, P Hopwood 2
PMCID: PMC2363600  PMID: 11139305

Abstract

In a randomized controlled trial, the additional provision of information on videotape was no more effective than written information alone in reducing pre-treatment worry about radiotherapy. Images of surviving cancer patients, however, may provide further reassurance to patients once therapy is completed. © 2001 Cancer Research Campaign http://www.bjcancer.com

Keywords: patient information, videotape, cancer, radiotherapy, anxiety, randomized controlled trial

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