1. Assessment of a Structured Self-Management Support Intervention by Nurses for Patients With Incurable Cancer.
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de Veer AJE, Slev VN, Pasman HR, Verdonck-de Leeuw IM, Francke AL, and van Uden-Kraan CF
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- Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Nurse-Patient Relations, Surveys and Questionnaires, Neoplasms nursing, Neoplasms psychology, Nursing Care psychology, Patient Satisfaction statistics & numerical data, Quality of Life psychology, Self-Management psychology, Telemedicine methods
- Abstract
Objectives: To gain an understanding of the perceptions of patients with incurable cancer regarding a new nurse-led self-management support intervention with an integrated eHealth application (Oncokompas) and its potential effectiveness., Sample & Setting: 36 patients receiving support in the home setting., Methods & Variables: A pre- and post-test mixed-methods design was used with a period of 12 weeks between the tests and qualitative interviews. Outcome measures were the perceived application of the intervention, patient satisfaction, patient activation, and quality of life., Results: 85% of patients were satisfied with the assessment of their needs and the advice received. They valued nurses' expertise and the assistance provided in their homes. Twenty-five percent of the patients used Oncokompas. However, no statistically significant changes in patient activation and quality of life were found., Implications for Nursing: This intervention can be used for encouraging self-management by patients with incurable cancer. Additional refinement and tailoring is desirable. Offering the intervention as early in the palliative phase as possible is recommended.
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- 2020
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