Educational Interventions For Individuals With Hematologic Diseases: Approaches And Delivery Modalities

Abstract

Introduction: this review aims to summarize current evidence on various approaches and modalities for delivering educational interventions to individuals with hematologic diseases. Methods: a literature search was conducted in three databases: pubmed, embase, and google scholar. Studies published between january 2013 and december 2023 were considered eligible if they involved some form of educational intervention for individuals with hematologic diseases. Results: out of the 572 articles initially identified, seven studies were included and underwent data synthesis. The main findings demonstrate that educational interventions implemented in this field often involve individual and group approaches, using educational tools such as written documents, audiovisual presentations, and games. These approaches are delivered by a multidisciplinary team. Overall, these interventions have led to significant improvements in participants' understanding of their health condition, enhanced self-management abilities, and improved psychological well-being. Conclusion: there is no universal method that can be applied universally. Furthermore, the literature suggests that personalized program models tailored to the needs of the population are conclusive. Based on these observations, we propose recommendations for future research directions to enhance existing methods and develop new techniques to increase the effectiveness of educational initiatives in the field of hematologic diseases