This novel intervention package combines tailored specialist nursing consultations and telephone peer support for women receiving radiotherapy for gynaecological cancer with the primary aim to reduce psychological distress. Secondary aims assess patient quality of life, symptom distress, unmet supportive care needs, preparation for treatment and psychosexual functioning.
SPonsor
Swinburne University of Technology
Funding
National Health & Medical Research Council
Principal Investigator/s
Professor Penelope Schofield
Contact details
Prof Penelope Schofield
Professor of Health Psychology, Program Lead: Personalized Health Care Innovation, Swinburne University
Head of Behavioural Science in Cancer, Cancer Experiences Research
Email: [email protected]
Project group:
Cancer Experiences Research
