Abstract
This study shows how to develop and validate a patient education tool to improve adherence to treatment and improve safety by reducing errors, especially in a vulnerable population such as cancer patients. A small group of lung cancer patients were involved to validate the new tool.
Sigma Membership
Phi Mu
Lead Author Affiliation
University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Cancer Patient, Self-Management, Tool Validation
Recommended Citation
Bagnasco, Annamaria, "Developing and validating a tool to improve self-management of antineoplastic therapy at home" (2017). INRC (Congress). 167.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2017/posters_2017/167
Conference Name
28th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Dublin, Ireland
Conference Year
2017
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Developing and validating a tool to improve self-management of antineoplastic therapy at home
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This study shows how to develop and validate a patient education tool to improve adherence to treatment and improve safety by reducing errors, especially in a vulnerable population such as cancer patients. A small group of lung cancer patients were involved to validate the new tool.