A comprehensive coping strategy programme reduced nausea and fatigue after autologous bone marrow transplantation for breast cancer

Intervention Women were allocated to CCSP (n = 52) or no CCSP (n = 58). CCSP consisted of preparatory information to increase control; cognitive restructuring, including positive coping statements and avoidance of catastrophising; and relaxation with guided imagery. A clinical social worker taught the CCSP intervention >2 weeks before hospital admission for chemotherapy and ABMT. The CCSP group received handouts on methods for reducing pain and psychological distress and increasing control, styles of distorted thinking to avoid, 15 positive coping self statements to use, and methods of relaxation therapy using an audiotape.