Research Article

Guided Self-Help for Prevention of Depression and Anxiety in Women with Breast Cancer

Table 1

Guided self-help intervention.

Contents

Self-help kitOrientation on chemotherapy by nurse at outpatient clinic.
Video on chemotherapy procedure.
Self-learning reading materials:
(1) Basic knowledge on chemotherapy.
(2) Management of side effects.
(3) Problem-solving skills.
“Life during chemotherapy” using diary for self-management.
Discussion with the nurse about the patient's progress.

Support group70-minute weekly meeting facilitated by nurse with coping scenarios
(1) Mood control.
(2) Coping with treatment and daily living.