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A systematic review of the literature regarding the effectiveness of various methods of information given to patients with cancer receiving chemotherapy education revealed that psycho-educational interventions minimized the intensity and impact of treatment-related fatigue on daily life in the short term for patients undergoing chemotherapy. Studies that investigated efficacy of interactive multimedia devices revealed no statistical improvement in information recall, quantity of self-care activities, and fatigue levels between groups. Three of the multimedia studies focused on anxiety and depression trends before and during treatment, with mixed results. Several studies revealed no significant difference in either anxiety or depression. Others concluded that patients who viewed video information in conjunction with standard care were less anxious and depressed. Combined, these studies revealed that multimedia devices did not improve recall of information and that psycho-educational interventions were able to improve the impact of treatment-related side effects, namely fatigue, in the short term. This suggests that the educational needs of patients with cancer require a complex series of factors that impact the individual's ability to understand how and when to initiate recommended self-care strategies.

A rituximab infusion over 90-min was safe and feasible for participants who seek treatment at ambulatory cancer centre. The new regimen has been adopted as a standard practice with better resource utilization.

EMA) increases self-esteem and behaviour change intentions. Conclusion An identifiable gap exists in the evidence-base for the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions to support the wellbeing of sex workers. Available studies are weak in their design and lack generalisability beyond female street-based sex workers. Future intervention and research should better represent the diversity of workers and types of work within the sex industry. Sex workers should be engaged in the design of interventions/research in a 'by and with' rather than 'to and for' approach so that findings adequately address and respond to their actual needs.

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