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Hope-based intervention for individuals susceptible to colorectal cancer: a pilot study.
Familial cancer - 1 Dec 2012
Ho Samuel Mun-yin, Ho Judy Wai-chu, Pau Barbara Ka-yan, Hui Bryant Pui-hung, Wong Rosa Sze-mun, Chu Annie Tsz-wai
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Individuals undergoing genetic testing for hereditary colorectal cancer (HCRC) are prone to develop psychological problems. This study investigated the short-term efficacy of a hope-based intervention program in increasing hope levels and decreasing psychopathology among HCRC genetic testing recipients. A longitudinal study was carried out on HCRC genetic testing recipients recruited by the Hereditary...
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