Video Material as an Effective Educational Tool to Address Informational and Educational Needs of Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy.
J Cancer Educ
; 32(2): 219-227, 2017 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-26467785
ABSTRACT
With increasing rates of cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy, the treatment itself can cause patients significant amounts of anxiety and distress. This can be attributed to the diagnosis of the disease, lack of knowledge of what radiation therapy is, expectations and management of side effects, and the lack of knowledge of supportive care for patients and their families. Providing patients with effective educational tools to meet the informational needs of cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy can empower patients and allow them to participate in treatment decision-making and their own healthcare. This discussion paper will evaluate several studies on the psychological impact of cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy and how video material can effectively meet the informational and educational needs of this patient population group.
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Assunto principal:
Educação de Pacientes como Assunto
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Gravação de Videoteipe
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Meios de Comunicação
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Neoplasias
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Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2017
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Article