Journal article
Protocol for a partially nested randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of the scleroderma patient-centered intervention network COVID-19 home-isolation activities together (SPIN-CHAT) program to reduce anxiety among at-risk scleroderma patients.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Contagious disease outbreaks and related restrictions can lead to negative psychological outcomes, particularly in vulnerable populations at risk due to pre-existing medical conditions. No randomised controlled trials (RCTs) have tested interventions to reduce mental health consequences of contagious disease outbreaks. The primary objective of the Scleroderma Patient-centered Intervention Network COVID-19 Home-isolation Activities …
Authors
Thombs BD; Kwakkenbos L; Carrier M-E; Bourgeault A; Tao L; Harb S; Gagarine M; Rice D; Bustamante L; Ellis K
Journal
J Psychosom Res, Vol. 135, ,
Publication Date
August 2020
DOI
10.1016/j.jpsychores.2020.110132