J Korean Oncol Nurs.  2010 Aug;10(2):163-170.

Understanding on Chemotherapy and Self-Care in Cancer Patients after an Individual Education

• Kim EM
• Kim HJ
• Kim SJ
• Kim BK

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was conducted to examine understanding of chemotherapy of cancer patients after they received individual education on it and their execution of self-care for symptoms.
METHODS
Thirty-two participants who received individual education on chemotherapy from nurses specializing in education for cancer patients when they started to take chemotherapy were asked to complete the questionnaire on their understanding in education and execution of self-care.
RESULTS
Understanding on chemotherapy education of the participants recorded 4.30 on a scale of one to five with five the highest. Regarding self-care for symptoms, all participants carried out one or more methods of self-care except for one person each for vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation.
CONCLUSION
This study showed that cancer patients who received individual education on chemotherapy performed self-care for their symptoms.

Keyword

Chemotherapy; Education; Understanding; Self-care

MeSH Terms

Constipation
Diarrhea
Humans
Surveys and Questionnaires
Self Care
Vomiting

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