Predoctoral Research Training Program in Biopsychosocial Aspects of Breast Cancer

Abstract

This report summarizes activities during the third year of a four year predoctoral research training program in biopsychosocial aspects of breast cancer. Three research trainees were supported during the third year of the training program. One of these trainees was supported during the second year of the training program while the remaining two were new appointees. Research training was provided by a multidisciplinary faculty of six. A monthly meeting of program trainees and faculty was held o facilitate oversight of trainee research activities and discussion of breast cancer related research. Trainees participated in a variety of group and individual research rojects related to breast cancer under the supervision of program faculty. Trainees articipated in all phases of the research enterprise including protocol development, obtaining approval for use of human subjects, data collection, data preparation, entry, and analysis, and manuscript preparation. Research activities conducted during the third year of the training program centered around the UK Multidisciplinary Breast Care enter. Research activities supported during the first three years of the training rogram have resulted in a total of 9 manuscripts published or in press with an additional 11 manuscripts currently in various stages of the peer review process.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA334104

Entities

People

  • Michael A. Andrykowski

Organizations

  • University of Kentucky

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Breast Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Health Services
  • Human Behavior
  • Medical Personnel
  • Neoplasms
  • Oncology
  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Regression Analysis
  • Social Psychology
  • Surveys
  • Therapy
  • Traumatic Stress Disorder

Fields of Study

  • Education

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