title: Development and evaluation of an audiovisual information resource to promote self-management of chemotherapy side-effects.
abstract: Based on a theoretical framework, we developed an audiovisual resource to promote self-management of eight common chemotherapy side-effects. A patient needs analysis identified content domains, best evidence for preparing patients for threatening medical procedures and a systematic review of effective self-care strategies informed script content. Patients and health professionals were invited to complete a written evaluation of the video. A 25-min video was produced. Fifty health professionals and 37 patients completed the evaluation. All considered the video informative and easy to understand. The majority believed the video would reduce anxiety and help patients prepare for chemotherapy. Underpinned by a robust theoretical framework, we have developed an evidence-based resource that is perceived by both patients and health professionals as likely to enhance preparedness for chemotherapy.
authors.affiliation: Supportive Care Research Group, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Locked Bag 1, A'Beckett Street, Victoria, 8006, Australia. Mariko.Carey@petermac.org
authors.forename: Mariko
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Carey
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jefford
authors.forename: Penelope
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Schofield
authors.forename: Siobhan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kelly
authors.forename: Meinir
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Krishnasamy
authors.forename: Sanchia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Aranda
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001296:Audiovisual Aids; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012648:Self Care; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014739:Victoria