NCT06702982

Virtual Support, Real Impact: Effectiveness of Tele-nursing in Alleviating Chemotherapy Symptoms Among Cancer Patients

Virtual Support, Real Impact: the Effectiveness of Tele-nursing in Alleviating Chemotherapy Symptoms Among Cancer Patients; a Quasi-experimental Study

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 74 (actual)
• Sponsor: Helwan University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 20 Years – 60 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This quasi-experimental study evaluated a tele-nursing educational program's impact on improving the quality of life and managing chemotherapy-related symptoms in 74 adult cancer patients at Mansoura University Hospital in Egypt. Delivered via Telegram, the program involved weekly educational sessions, aiming to enhance symptom management and quality of life.

Detailed description

The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a tele-nursing educational program in managing chemotherapy-related and cancer-related symptoms and improving the quality of life among adult cancer patients. Conducted at the Oncology Center at Mansoura University Hospital in Egypt, the study recruited 74 participants who completed structured interviews detailing their demographics, medical history, symptom severity (using the MDASI-A tool), and quality of life (using the QOL-ACD tool). The intervention, delivered via a Telegram group, included weekly educational sessions focused on managing chemotherapy symptoms. The sessions featured educational content and feedback, with outcomes measured through changes in symptom severity and quality of life scores before and after the intervention. This approach highlighted the program's potential to enhance patients' overall well-being and symptom management.

Conditions

• Cancer
• Chemotherapy Effect
• Quality of Life (QOL)

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	tele-nursing educational program	The intervention administered in this study was a tele-nursing educational program aimed at improving cancer patients' management of chemotherapy-related symptoms and enhancing their quality of life. The program was delivered via a Telegram group, which provided a platform for regular interaction between the patients and nursing staff. The educational content was designed to address common chemotherapy-related symptoms, such as nausea, fatigue, pain, and loss of appetite, and to provide guidance on managing these symptoms effectively.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-01-01
• Primary completion: 2024-04-30
• Completion: 2024-08-30
• First posted: 2024-11-25
• Last updated: 2024-11-25

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt