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Randomized controlled trial of a telephone-based peer-support program for women carrying a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation: impact on psychological distress.
Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology - 20 Dec 2014
White Victoria M, Young Mary-Anne, Farrelly Ashley, Meiser Bettina, Jefford Michael, Williamson Elizabeth, Ieropoli Sandra, Duffy Jessica, Winship Ingrid
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PURPOSE: To assess the effectiveness of a telephone-based peer-delivered intervention in reducing distress among women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation. The intervention involved trained peer volunteers contacting women multiple times over a 4-month period to provide informational, emotional, and practical support. METHODS: Three hundred thirty-seven participants completed the baseline questionnaire, and those...
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