title: A teaching tool for patients receiving continuous i.v. infusion recombinant interleukin-2 therapy.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To present a tool developed to facilitate education of patients and families undergoing continuous i.v. therapy with interleukin-2 (IL-2).
  
  
  METHODS
  Published articles, book chapters, authors' clinical experience.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Topics covered in the teaching tool include development of IL-2, immune functioning, common side effects, side effect management, and when to contact healthcare providers.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Well-received by patients, families, and healthcare providers who reviewed the material.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Use of a written patient education tool enables nurses to effectively teach patients with efficient use of nursing time.
authors.affiliation: Williamson Medical Center, Franklin, TN.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Sharp
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: DePriest
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Potts
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Willeford
mesh_terms: D002292:Carcinoma, Renal Cell / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D005190:Family; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D007376:Interleukin-2 / Q000276:immunology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D013664:Teaching Materials
chemical_list: D007376:Interleukin-2