Patient education resources related to biotherapy and the immune system.
OBJECTIVE
To provide cancer care professionals with insight into available patient education resources related to biotherapy.


METHODS
Literature from pharmaceutical companies, national organizations, the National Cancer Institute, and individual cancer centers.


RESULTS
Comprehensive, but not all-inclusive, list of booklets, videotapes, and fact sheets currently available to inform and instruct patients and families regarding biotherapy, injection techniques, the immune system, and reimbursement strategies.


CONCLUSIONS
Using available materials eliminates the need to develop new products and standardizes patient instruction.


CONCLUSIONS
These products facilitate patient and family education to promote understanding of the disease and treatment plan. Increased understanding can lead to independence and confidence in self-care.
Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PA.
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D006801:Humans; D007155:Immunologic Factors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007167:Immunotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000276:immunology* / Q000628:therapy*; D009859:Oncology Nursing; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012648:Self Care; D013664:Teaching Materials
D007155:Immunologic Factors