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Problem-solving counselling or phone-call support for outpatients with chronic illness: effective for whom?

Abstract

The purpose of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) was to determine the effectiveness of problem-solving counselling or phone-call support provided by nurses to outpatients not well adjusted to chronic illness. Subjects (N = 293) completed measures at baseline and after the six-month period of intervention for psychosocial variables including coping behaviours, purpose in life, and psychosocial adjustment to illness. Subjects receiving …

Authors

Roberts J; Browne GB; Streiner D; Gafni A; Pallister R; Hoxby H; Drummond-Young M; LeGris J; Meichenbaum D

Journal

Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, Vol. 27, No. 3, pp. 111–137

Publication Date

1995

ISSN

0844-5621