Impact of an early education multimedia intervention in managing nutrition-related chemotherapy side effects: a pilot study

Background The purpose of the educational intervention was to measure changes in knowledge, perceived benefit of nutrition, and perceived self efficacy in handling side effects of chemotherapy before and after viewing a 15 minute DVD among patients with cancer. Methods A convenience sample of 14 (4...

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Published in:SpringerPlus 2013-04, Vol.2 (1), p.179, Article 179
Main Authors: Thompson, Julie, Silliman, Kathryn, Clifford, Dawn E
Format: Article
Language:English
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Humanities and Social Sciences
Medicine
multidisciplinary
Science
Science (multidisciplinary)
Short Report
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Summary:Background The purpose of the educational intervention was to measure changes in knowledge, perceived benefit of nutrition, and perceived self efficacy in handling side effects of chemotherapy before and after viewing a 15 minute DVD among patients with cancer. Methods A convenience sample of 14 (4 male, 10 female, 61 ± 9 years) patients with cancer, early to chemotherapy, participated in the study. Participants completed a survey with demographic, knowledge items, and perceived health belief and self efficacy statements; viewed the DVD; and were then sent home with a one page handout. Two weeks after the nutrition education intervention, a second survey was completed including an item about tips used. Change was measured using paired t -test and wilcoxon signed rank tests. Findings The mean score on the four knowledge items significantly increased (p 
ISSN:2193-1801
2193-1801
DOI:10.1186/2193-1801-2-179