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SUBMITTER: Jones R
PROVIDER: S-EPMC28275 | biostudies-literature | 1999 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Jones R R Pearson J J McGregor S S Cawsey A J AJ Barrett A A Craig N N Atkinson J M JM Gilmour W H WH McEwen J J
BMJ (Clinical research ed.) 19991101 7219
<h4>Objective</h4>To compare the use and effect of a computer based information system for cancer patients that is personalised using each patient's medical record with a system providing only general information and with information provided in booklets.<h4>Design</h4>Randomised trial with three groups. Data collected at start of radiotherapy, one week later (when information provided), three weeks later, and three months later.<h4>Participants</h4>525 patients started radical radiotherapy; 438 ...[more]