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Training senior peer counselors to provide telephone support for newly diagnosed breast cancer survivors.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20082171     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Volunteers require carefully designed and evaluable training before providing support to newly diagnosed older breast cancer survivors (BCS) after surgery. A training module and 20-h course incorporating discussion, role plays, dyads, and written material were created to supplement core training of senior peer counselors, who provided a telephone support intervention in a randomized controlled trial. Twelve volunteers began the training, ten completed the course, and six of the ten subsequently provided telephone support to 107 BCS. Specialized supplemental training, along with ongoing supervision, effectively prepared volunteers to provide support via telephone to BCS, augmenting professional support.
Authors:
Rebecca Crane-Okada; Evelyn Freeman; Marlena Ross; Holly Kiger; Armando E Giuliano
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education     Volume:  25     ISSN:  1543-0154     ISO Abbreviation:  J Cancer Educ     Publication Date:  2010 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-05-31     Completed Date:  2010-09-15     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8610343     Medline TA:  J Cancer Educ     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  174-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Nursing Research and Education, Department of Population Sciences, Beckman Research Institute, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA 91010, USA. rcrane-okada@coh.org
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis*,  surgery
Community Health Aides / education*
Curriculum*
Female
Hotlines
Humans
Mastectomy / psychology*,  rehabilitation
Middle Aged
Peer Group*
Postoperative Period
Social Support*

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