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The Effects Of Hand Holding On Cancer Patients Level Of Anxiety: A Single-Case Study, West Loveland
The Effects Of Hand Holding On Cancer Patients Level Of Anxiety: A Single-Case Study, West Loveland
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The purpose of this dissertation was to explore how the anxiety levels of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma patients receiving chemotherapy are affected while holding hands with a secure attachment. This study utilized three experimental single-case designs: participant one measured under a B-design, participant two measured under a B-A design, and participant three measured under an A-B design. Each participant’s anxiety was assessed during six chemotherapy treatments and one meeting with their primary oncologist to discuss the prognosis of their cancerous disease. Results visually indicate a greater effect on anxiety reduction during treatment when the intervention is utilized compared to only having a …