Can a tailored telephone intervention delivered by volunteers reduce the supportive care needs, anxiety and depression of people with colorectal cancer? A randomised controlled trial.

摘要: Objective The objective was to assess the effectiveness of a volunteer-delivered tailored telephone-based intervention in reducing prevalence unmet supportive care needs, elevated levels anxiety and depression among people with colorectal cancer over 9-month period. Methods There were 653 participants who completed baseline questionnaire randomised usual (n = 341) or (n = 306). Three follow-up questionnaires at 3-monthly intervals (response rates: 93%, 87%, 82%, respectively). All four contained Supportive Care Needs Survey (SCNS), Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS) checklists for symptoms use support services. The consisted trained volunteers providing emotional support, service referral information delivered after completion each first three questionnaires. Primary outcomes moderate high SCNS needs (scores 8+) HADS depression. Results Over study period, decreased similarly both groups, did not change either group. There greater reduction than group (p < 0.01), decrease mainly occurring between survey (p < 0.01). However, similar two groups point. Conclusions The had no effect on depression, although it may be associated anxiety. Future research should test patients closer diagnosis. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.