| Abstract: |
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES: To design a booklet for use in educating patients with Hodgkin's disease about mantle field irradiation. DATA SOURCES: Published articles, book chapters, and clinical experience. DATA SYNTHESIS: Information about the actual mantle field irradiation treatment and its acute side effects, self-care measures, and late effects are included in the booklet, along with a self quiz. CONCLUSIONS: Feedback from patients and staff is positive. Early detection of and intervention for herpes zoster infection has improved. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: The booklet can be used in conjunction with other teaching tools for radiation therapy and skin care and as a written reference for patients and staff. |
