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Case Reports
. 2013 Apr 23;2(1):179.
doi: 10.1186/2193-1801-2-179. Print 2013 Dec.

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

Julie Thompson  1 , Kathryn Silliman, Dawn E Clifford
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Impact of an early education multimedia intervention in managing nutrition-related chemotherapy side effects: a pilot study

Julie Thompson et al. Springerplus. .

Abstract

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 < 0.05). No significant differences were noted in statements intended to evaluate changes in perceived health beliefs. However, perceived knowledge and skills related to managing side effects increased (p < 0.05). All participants responded that the DVD was informative and most (n = 11, 79%) responded that it was useful. The majority reported (n = 10, 71%) a tip they used from the DVD.

Conclusions: This short multimedia nutrition education intervention was found primarily to increase knowledge and could form a useful component of counseling services for patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Keywords: Cancer; Chemotherapy; DVD; Nutrition education; Patient education; Side effects.

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