Effectiveness of Tom and Jerry Cartoon in Reducing Anxiety in Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Pilot Study

Background: Anxiety is a significant psychological challenge for patients newly diagnosed with cancer and scheduled for chemotherapy, potentially affecting their treatment adherence. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of watching the Tom and Jerry cartoon on reducing anxiety in individuals unde...

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Published in:	Middle East Journal of Cancer
Main Authors:	Manjeshwar Baliga, Krishna Prasad, Suresh Rao, Rajesh Shetty, Rhea Katherine D’souza, Thomas George, Sucharitha Suresh
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Shiraz University of Medical Sciences 2024-10-01
Subjects:	anxiety virtual reality pain distraction
Online Access:	https://mejc.sums.ac.ir/article_49900_aa4cc1122f4fbbdc29d347b8c3aa414f.pdf

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