Objective: Because of various types of psychological distress, cancer patients are encouraged to attend outpatient psycho-oncological and psychosocial counseling. The aim of this prospective study was an analysis of the impact and success of existing counseling resources. Methods: All cancer patients who had applied at a central counseling center were given a standardized questionnaire (FBK-R23...

OBJECTIVE Because of various types of psychological distress, cancer patients are encouraged to attend outpatient psycho-oncological and psychosocial counseling. The aim of this prospective study was an analysis of the impact and success of existing counseling resources. METHODS All cancer patients who had applied at a central counseling center were given a standardized questionnaire (FBK-R23...

the counseling system is the one of the basis on which all social and political affairs are presented and investigated through public and political consultation in the form of discussions and free conversations. in the counseling system, it is the public wisdom and agreement that leads to the selection and determination of rulers, social and political constructs and institutions, codifying and ...

OBJECTIVES To pilot-test a visual aid developed to help counsel pregnant women. METHODS After agreeing to participate, pregnant women at >28 weeks of gestation were assigned randomly to counseling with or without a visual aid. The visual aid contained pictures, graphics, and short messages about delivery room resuscitation, chances of survival, anticipated neonatal course, and long-term neuro...

BACKGROUND The objective of the present study was to evaluate the short- and long-term intervention and mediation effects of a 3-month individualized need-supportive physical activity (PA) counseling intervention on employees' PA and sedentary behavior. METHODS Insufficiently active employees (n = 300; mean age 42 ± 9 years; 78% female) were recruited from a large pharmaceutical company in Fl...

This research was conducted based on field phenomena in the Guidance and Counseling Department, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo. It shows that there were still students who have low academic self-efficacy abilities. The purpose of this study to determine effectiveness live modeling techniques through group counseling improve student self-efficacy. also aims guidance as prospective teachers counsel...

Smokers (N = 3,030) were randomized to receive 1 of 3 interventions: (a) a self-help quit kit, (b) a quit kit plus 1 telephone counseling session, or (c) a quit kit plus up to 6 telephone counseling sessions, scheduled according to relapse probability. Both counseling groups achieved significantly higher abstinence rates than the self-help group. The rates for having quit for at least 12 months...

This study qualitatively examined an 8-week group exercise and counseling intervention for breast and prostate cancer survivors. Groups exercised 3 days per week, 50 minutes per session, performing moderate-intensity aerobic and resistance training. Groups also underwent 90-minute supportive group psychotherapy sessions once per week. Survivors discussed their experiences in focus groups post i...

This study was initiated to investigate the effects of health counseling under Total Health Promotion Plan (THP). The study populations consisted of 1,655 working men who had an initial THP-based counseling and a follow-up 3 yr later (the THP group; the counseling was given on a once-three year basis), and 1,655 age- and body mass index (BMI)-matched controls (working men who had no health coun...

Cases of holoprosencephaly which occurred in the west of Scotland over the past 20 years were ascertained from genetics, paediatric, and pathology department records. Fifty cases were identified of which 17 had an underlying cytogenetic abnormality. Of the remaining 33 cases, 26 were delivered after 28 weeks' gestation giving a birth prevalence of 1 in 26730. Twenty-one babies were liveborn and...