Enhancing Self-care Strategies in Radiation Therapy Patients Through Diverse Smart and Flipped Education Compared to Traditional Text Booklets
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 200
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Self-Care Cognition
研究概览
简要总结
This quasi-experimental study utilized a pre- and post-test design with experimental and control groups to assess the effectiveness of optimized illustrated educational pamphlets in enhancing patient self-care cognition, satisfaction, and reducing anxiety. The experimental group received pamphlets with a combination of images and highlighted text, while the control group received traditional text-based pamphlets. The study targeted patients undergoing radiation therapy (RT) for head and neck or breast cancer for the first time. Pre-tests assessed baseline self-care cognition, and post-tests were conducted two weeks after treatment completion. The primary objective was to improve patient awareness and understanding of self-care, aiming to support both mental and physical well-being during RT.
详细描述
This quasi-experimental, pre- and post-test comparison study was conducted from November 2, 2023, to August 31, 2024, at a medical center in Central Taiwan, following Institutional Review Board approval (IRB No. CS2-23058). A total of 200 first-time RT patients with head and neck or breast cancer were enrolled and randomized into two groups of 100 patients each. The experimental group received optimized illustrated pamphlets covering essential RT information, common side effects, and self-care principles, while the control group received traditional text-based pamphlets.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Supportive Care
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •participants with clear consciousness.
- •participants could understand and comprehend Mandarin Chinese.
排除标准
- •participants with impaired consciousness or decreased cognitive abilities.
研究组 & 干预措施
Optimized illustrated pamphlets
Participants in the experimental group received optimized illustrated educational pamphlets designed to enhance understanding of self-care during radiation therapy (RT). These pamphlets included images with key text highlights tailored for better cognitive retention. Pretests were administered before the start of treatment, and posttests were conducted two weeks after the completion of RT.
干预措施: Optimized illustrated pamphlets (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
Self-Care Cognition
时间窗: Pre-test administered before treatment and post-test two weeks after treatment completion.
Description: Assesses patients' knowledge of radiation therapy self-care, including treatment regimen, side effects, and principles. Tool: Self-Care Knowledge Questionnaire (SCKQ), scored on a 0-10 scale. Higher scores indicate greater self-care knowledge.
Satisfaction with Educational Materials
时间窗: Post-test administered two weeks after treatment completion.
Description: Measures patient satisfaction with the educational materials (illustrated vs. text), with a focus on clarity and usefulness. Tool: Patient Satisfaction Scale (PSS), scored on a 0-5 scale. Higher scores indicate greater satisfaction.
Anxiety Assessment
时间窗: Pre-test administered before treatment and post-test two weeks after treatment completion.
Description: Evaluates patient anxiety related to radiation therapy, using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAMA). Tool: Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAMA), scored on a 0-56 scale. Higher scores indicate higher anxiety.
次要结局
未报告次要终点