Effectiveness of self-help and support groups for cancer patients: A Review
- 1 November 1994
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Psychology & Health
- Vol. 9 (6), 437-448
- https://doi.org/10.1080/08870449408407470
Abstract
Following the recognition of the psychological difficulties faced by cancer sufferers, there has been a rapid growth in forms of group help. There is a wide variety of types, and nomenclature is far from consistent. Evaluation studies are reviewed, and issues of potential harmfulness are considered.Keywords
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