Comparing self-injection teaching strategies for patients with breast cancer and their caregivers: A pilot study Journal Article
| Authors: | Fischer-Cartlidge, E.; Romanoff, S.; Thom, B.; Walters, C. B. |
| Article Title: | Comparing self-injection teaching strategies for patients with breast cancer and their caregivers: A pilot study |
| Abstract: | Background: A prospective, quasiexperimental pilot study with a sequential design was performed to compare two methods of teaching self-injection: verbal and written instruction versus verbal and written instruction plus simulation. Objectives: The study examined 50 patients with breast cancer undergoing adjuvant or neoadjuvant treatment and their caregivers to determine if simulation during the teaching experience affects patient/ caregiver satisfaction, worry, and self-confidence, as well as nurse satisfaction. Methods: Structured questionnaires were administered before the teaching, immediately after the teaching, and after the injection was performed at home. Nurses who performed the teaching also completed a questionnaire after the teaching. Findings: Use of simulation did not affect patient/caregiver satisfaction, worry, or self-confidence. The largest impact on learner worry was the actual teaching experience, regardless of the methodology used. Nurses reported greater levels of satisfaction when simulation was part of the teaching. Patient/caregiver satisfaction with the teaching experience decreased after performing the injection at home. Additional research is needed to identify the best methodology for teaching patients and caregivers self-injection. Data from this study revealed that the addition of simulation during teaching does not always translate to better education. In addition, based on patient/caregiver reports, no substitution exists for actual injection administration. © 2016 Oncology Nursing Society. All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | patient education; simulation; self-injection; home injection; injection teaching; subcutaneous injection |
| Journal Title: | Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing |
| Volume: | 20 |
| Issue: | 5 |
| ISSN: | 1092-1095 |
| Publisher: | Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) |
| Date Published: | 2016-10-01 |
| Start Page: | 515 |
| End Page: | 521 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1188/16.cjon.515-521 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 27668371 |
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| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 2 November 2016 -- Source: Scopus |
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