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Effectiveness of a palliative care education program for caregivers of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy in Port Said City: A pre-post quasi-experimental study

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 January 2024

Ateya Megahed Ibrahim Open the ORCID record for Ateya Megahed Ibrahim [Opens in a new window] ,
Sara Fawzy Elnaghy ,
Gehad Mohamed Abo Elmatty ,
Nglaa Ibrahim Mohamed Ghida  and
Magda Ali Mohamed
Ateya Megahed Ibrahim*
Affiliation:
College of Nursing, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Family and Community Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Port Said, Egypt
Sara Fawzy Elnaghy
Affiliation:
Family and Community Health Nursing Department, Health Technical Institute in Port Said, Port Said, Egypt
Gehad Mohamed Abo Elmatty
Affiliation:
Family and Community Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Port Said, Egypt
Nglaa Ibrahim Mohamed Ghida
Affiliation:
Family and Community Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Port Said, Egypt
Magda Ali Mohamed
Affiliation:
Family and Community Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Port Said, Egypt
*
Corresponding author: Ateya Megahed Ibrahim; Email: a.eleglany@psau.edu.sa
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Abstract

Background

Emphasizing the pivotal role of caregivers in the cancer care continuum, a program designed to educate caregivers of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy underscores their significance. The palliative care education initiative strives to cultivate a compassionate and effective care environment, benefiting both patients and caregivers. By imparting education, fostering positive attitudes, offering support, encouraging appropriate behaviors, and providing essential resources, the program aims to enhance the overall caregiving experience and contribute to the well-being of those navigating the challenges of cancer treatment.

Objectives

To evaluate the effectiveness of a palliative care education program for caregivers of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.

Methods

The research employed a purposive sample comprising 155 caregivers who were actively present with their cancer patients throughout the pre- and post-test phases within a quasi-experimental research design. The study took place at the outpatient oncology center of Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Port Said City, Egypt. To gather comprehensive data, 4 instruments were utilized: a demographic questionnaire, a nurse knowledge questionnaire, a scale measuring attitudes toward palliative care, and an assessment of reported practices in palliative care. This methodological approach allowed for a thorough exploration of caregiver perspectives, knowledge, attitudes, and practices within the context of a palliative care education program.

Results

Before the palliative care education program, only 1.3% of caregivers had a good overall level of knowledge about cancer and palliative care; this increased to 40.6% after the program. Similarly, before the palliative care education program, 32.9% of caregivers had a positive overall attitude, which increased to 72.3% after the program. Similarly, 27.1% of caregivers had an overall appropriate palliative care practice during the pre-test phase, which increased to 93.5% after the palliative care education program.

Significance of the results

The palliative care education program significantly improved caregivers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practice scores. It is strongly recommended that caregivers of cancer patients receive continuing education in palliative care. In addition, it is crucial to conduct further research with a larger sample size in different situations in Egypt.

Keywords

Cancer patientscaregiverchemotherapyeffectivenesspalliative care education program
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Palliative & Supportive Care , Volume 22 , Issue 3 , June 2024 , pp. 546 - 562
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