Abstract
AimTo investigate outpatients with breast cancer perception of information before and after changed informational practice.DesignThe design was a comparative study.MethodInformation about breast cancer treatment and chemotherapy toxicity changed from individual to nurse‐led group information. Women with early‐stage breast cancer were eligible. To evaluate individual versus group information, the patients completed a questionnaire at their third cycle of chemotherapy, including Knowledge of treatment, Support from healthcare professionals or peers and general self‐efficacy Ability to act in everyday life. The study is registered in OSF https://osf.io/bh7wg.ResultsIn total, 90 participants in two groups were included: (a) individual information (N = 44) and (b) group information (N = 46). Groups were comparable in age and educational level. Both groups found the information satisfactory, with no significant differences regarding perceived knowledge or support. Five of ten questions in self‐efficacy showed significantly better outcomes in patients receiving group information but with no difference in overall self‐efficacy. Group information was non‐inferior compared with individual information. Patients were satisfied in both groups.
Highlights
To treat patients with breast cancer includes comprehensive information and resources to prepare patients for treatment and the risk of adverse effects
To evaluate individual versus group information, the patients completed a questionnaire at their third cycle of chemotherapy, including Knowledge of treatment, Support from healthcare professionals or peers and general self-efficacy Ability to act in everyday life
When giving information, it has proven beneficial to provide an opportunity for family caregivers to participate in hearing the information, as family often provide the main support for the patient, especially in the outpatient clinic (Andersen et al, 2019)
Summary
To treat patients with breast cancer includes comprehensive information and resources to prepare patients for treatment and the risk of adverse effects. There is a growing demand for healthcare services, partly explained by an increase in the overall mean survival age (Danckert et al, 2018) and the development of new technologies and treatments for previously untreatable diseases. This is positive for the individual but poses a challenge for healthcare providers. The increase in incidence and improved survival means more patients require specialized information regarding prognosis, treatment and possible adverse effects. When giving information, it has proven beneficial to provide an opportunity for family caregivers to participate in hearing the information, as family often provide the main support for the patient, especially in the outpatient clinic (Andersen et al, 2019)
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