Table 1 Outline of the telephone sessions
| Â | Content | Approximate duration |
|---|---|---|
Introduction and scheduling of Session 1 | • Therapist introduces herself to the participant over the telephone. | 15 min |
• Check that both booklets have been received. | ||
• Reiterate the aims of the intervention. | ||
• Answer any questions the participant may have about the trial. | ||
• Explain confidentiality. | ||
• Schedule and set up Session 1. | ||
Session 1: Assessment | • Initial assessment of participants’ needs | 90 min |
• Orient the participant to the different sections of the booklet, Melanoma: Questions and Answers, and the different ways in which he or she can use the booklet. | ||
• Assist the participant in identifying his or her unmet information and support needs | ||
• Discuss any concerns the participant may have about their upcoming HRC appointment. | ||
Session 2: HRC Appointment Follow-up | • Follow-up regarding HRC appointment. | 50 min |
• Review of previous session and any difficulties discussed. | ||
• Address participant’s unmet support and information needs, utilising the booklet where relevant. | ||
• Provide information and referral for managing unmet needs, when appropriate. | ||
Session 3: Final session | • Follow-up and update since last session. | 50 min |
• Review of previous session and any difficulties discussed. | ||
• Discuss the degree to which unmet needs have been addressed. | ||
• Discuss new strategies to address possible future concerns. | ||
• Orient the participant to relevant services and resources in the booklet for possible future concerns. | ||
• Facilitate referral for psychological intervention, if indicated. |