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Study data from R.M. Radziewicz et al provide new insights into cancer
June 16th, 2009
"A randomized controlled trial of a nurse-delivered coping and communication support (CCS) intervention tailored to the preferences of middle-aged and older patients with advanced cancer and their family caregivers is tested for its value in improving outcomes for quality cancer care. An intervention study must be reliably delivered to estimate the accuracy of findings or make valid conclusions about the outcomes of research," scientists in the United States report. "The purpose of this article was to describe methodology for ensuring treatment fidelity in this patient-centered CCS intervention. Fidelity is maximized by ensuring that the CCS intervention is congruent...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-06-16)
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