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Standard versus prosocial online support groups for distressed breast cancer survivors: a randomized controlled trial
2011
BMC Cancer
The Internet can increase access to psychosocial care for breast cancer survivors through online support groups. This study will test a novel prosocial online group that emphasizes both opportunities for getting and giving help. Based on the helper therapy principle, it is hypothesized that the addition of structured helping opportunities and coaching on how to help others online will increase the psychological benefits of a standard online group. Methods/Design: A two-armed randomized
doi:10.1186/1471-2407-11-379
pmid:21867502
pmcid:PMC3201039
fatcat:yavml7e3vrelpepkyjqneyzkay