Randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of a videotape about radiotherapy.
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.
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Centre for Cancer Epidemiology, Kinnaird Road, Manchester, M20 9QL.
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Slevin
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Eardley
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Cowan
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Logue
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Leidecker
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001007:Anxiety / Q000628:therapy*; D015331:Cohort Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D010174:Pamphlets; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014743:Videotape Recording