Patient education and counseling
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Efficacy of a dyadic intervention to improve communication between patients with cancer and their caregivers: A randomized pilot trial.
Cancer-related communication is critical for patients' and caregivers' adaptation to illness. This randomized pilot study was conducted to test the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of a specific dyadic intervention to improve communication. ⋯ Encouraging patients and caregivers to discuss personal cancer-related concerns may improve their ability to cope with the illness together.