title: Impact of an early education multimedia intervention in managing nutrition-related chemotherapy side effects: a pilot study.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The purpose of the educational intervention was to measure changes in knowledge, perceived benefit of nutrition, and perceived self efficacy in handling side effects of chemotherapy before and after viewing a 15 minute DVD among patients with cancer.
  
  
  METHODS
  A convenience sample of 14 (4 male, 10 female, 61 ± 9 years) patients with cancer, early to chemotherapy, participated in the study. Participants completed a survey with demographic, knowledge items, and perceived health belief and self efficacy statements; viewed the DVD; and were then sent home with a one page handout. Two weeks after the nutrition education intervention, a second survey was completed including an item about tips used. Change was measured using paired t-test and wilcoxon signed rank tests.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The mean score on the four knowledge items significantly increased (p < 0.05). No significant differences were noted in statements intended to evaluate changes in perceived health beliefs. However, perceived knowledge and skills related to managing side effects increased (p < 0.05). All participants responded that the DVD was informative and most (n = 11, 79%) responded that it was useful. The majority reported (n = 10, 71%) a tip they used from the DVD.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This short multimedia nutrition education intervention was found primarily to increase knowledge and could form a useful component of counseling services for patients undergoing chemotherapy.
authors: Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences, California State University, Chico, CA 95929-0002 USA.
authors: Julie
authors: J
authors: Thompson
authors: Kathryn
authors: K
authors: Silliman
authors: Dawn E
authors: DE
authors: Clifford
keywords: Cancer; Chemotherapy; DVD; Nutrition education; Patient education; Side effects
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