Our hypothesis is that totally Implantable Venous Access Devices in neoplastic patients modify body image and self-representation. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of psychological intervention on patients undergone this surgical practice.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
128
* cognitive/behavioural intervention (6 times starting from hospital admission, in 90 days; for arm of intervention) * metacognitive techniques (6 times starting from hospital admission, in 90 days; for arm of intervention) * psychoeducational intervention (6 times starting from hospital admission; for arm of intervention) * questionnaires: EORTC questionnaires and a written structured interview (3 times: hospital admission,15 days after surgical intervention, 90 days after intervention; in both arms)
Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS
Padua, Italy
Generic and quality of life and body image
EORTC (European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer) questionnaire: BR23 (Breast questionnaire, used just for BI scale, that is Body Image items)
Time frame: 15 days
Satisfaction with care
EORTC (European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer) questionnaire: QLQ C30 (Quality of Life Questionnaire)
Time frame: 15 days
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