An investigation of the effect of tailored information on symptoms of anxiety and depression in Head and Neck cancer patients

D’Souza, Violet; Blouin, E.; Zeitouni, Anthony; Müller, Katrin

doi:10.1016/j.oraloncology.2012.12.001

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“…These findings further strengthen the benefits of the MCTIP we observed in the HNC patients (D'Souza et al . ,b).…”

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“…,b) indicating that, compared to a ‘normal care’/ ad hoc intervention control group, the tailored information, test intervention was beneficial to patients with HNC in terms of levels of anxiety and depression, satisfaction with information provided and levels of cancer‐related knowledge (D'Souza et al . ,b). This paper reports the results of analyses of data for the same outcomes in partners of the HNC patients recruited to the aforementioned test and control groups.…”

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Multimedia information intervention and its benefits in partners of the head and neck cancer patients

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We aimed to investigate the levels of anxiety, depression, satisfaction with information provision and cancer-related knowledge in partners of head and neck cancer (HNC) patients receiving a Multimode Comprehensive Tailored Information Package (MCTIP). A non-randomised, controlled trial was conducted with partners of HNC patients recruited at two academic hospitals in Montreal. The Test participants received the MCTIP, while the Control participants received information in an ad hoc manner. All participants were evaluated using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Satisfaction with Cancer Information Profile and a cancer knowledge questionnaire at baseline, and 3 and 6 months later. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, t-test and chi-square test, and mixed model analysis to test the impact of the intervention. A total of 31 partners of HNC patients participated in this study and completed all the evaluations. The partners in the Test group experienced significantly lower levels of anxiety (P = 0.001) and depression (P = 0.003) symptoms and were more satisfied (P = 0.002) with cancer information provided than partners in the Control group. Providing tailored information seems to have positive outcomes regarding anxiety, depression, and satisfaction in partners of HNC patients. Larger randomised studies are warranted to validate these effects.

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“…These findings further strengthen the benefits of the MCTIP we observed in the HNC patients (D'Souza et al . ,b).…”

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“…Patients with limited literacy are more likely to have difficulties understanding, recalling, and following medical instructions, leading to poorer health outcomes [5,9,30,35]. With technology's decreasing cost and constant improvements, the convenience and accessibility of printed information are becoming less salient [30].…”

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“…Psychosocial factors (anxiety, depression, and QOL) can influence information-seeking behaviours and education outcomes [3,7,35,36]. However, these factors are outside the scope of this study.…”

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A Literature Review of Patient Education: Is IT Time to Move Forward?

McIntyre

Craig

2015

Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences

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Introduction: Patient education is fundamental to high-quality care, enabling patient empowerment and improving outcomes and quality of life. Therefore, identifying the most effective education method should take precedence. Modern society relies heavily on technology and the Internet. Consequently, computer-based learning systems (CBLSs) have been introduced to increase information efficacy. This review aims to establish whether CBLSs should replace standard education for cancer populations.Methods: A systematic review of up-to-date studies comparing CBLSs and standard education for cancer patients was conducted. Results were assessed in terms of outcomes (knowledge, satisfaction, and decision making) and patient characteristics (age, sex, and socioeconomic status).Results: Results are conflicting. Although CBLSs scored highly in certain outcomes, standard education was more suited to some patient characteristics. Additionally, subgroups of society (older and low socioeconomic populations) were poorly represented in studies.Conclusions: Up-to-date research on cancer patient education is lacking. Results indicate that although CBLSs for cancer education show promise, further research is required. R ESUM E Introduction : L' education du patient est un aspect fondamental de la qualit e des soins, en permettant la responsabilisation du patient et l'am elioration des r esultats et de la qualit e de vie. La d etermination de la m ethode d' education la plus efficace est donc primordiale. Comme la soci et e moderne s'appuie fortement sur la technologie et internet, les syst emes d'apprentissage assist e par ordinateur (SAAO) ont et e mis en place pour augmenter l'efficacit e de l'information. Cette revue vise a d eterminer si les SAAO devraient remplacer les modalit es standard d' education pour les patients atteints de cancer. M ethodologie : Une revue syst ematique des etudes a jour comparant les SAAO et les modalit es standard pour les patients a et e r ealis ee. Les r esultats ont et e evalu es en termes de produits (connaissances, satisfaction, prise de d ecision) et de caract eristiques du patient (âge, sexe, statut socio economique).R esultats : Les r esultats sont ambigus. Bien que les SAAO obtiennent une note elev ee pour certains produits, les modalit es d' education standard sont mieux adapt ees a certaines caract eristiques des patients. Par ailleurs, certains sous-groupes sociaux (populations plusâg ees et de niveau socio economique plus faible) etaient sous-repr esent es dans les etudes.Conclusions : Il y a un manque de recherches a jour sur l' education des patients atteints de cancer. Les r esultats indiquent que d'autres recherches sont n ecessaires, même si les syst emes d'apprentissage assist e par ordinateur semblent prometteurs.

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Effect of Perioperative Patient Education via Animated Videos in Patients Undergoing Head and Neck Surgery

Turkdogan

Roy

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

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IMPORTANCE Patient education and engagement is a pivotal component of surgical recovery. Ensuring proper patient education involves a thorough understanding of one's diagnosis and recovery plan, while reducing language and learning barriers to help patients make informed decisions and improve their hospital experience. OBJECTIVE To assess whether using an animated surgical guide will help patients who are undergoing head and neck surgery feel more satisfied with their surgery and recovery process.DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS A randomized clinical trial was conducted between January and August 2020 at a single tertiary care academic center in Montreal, Canada. A consecutive sample of individuals who were undergoing any of the following surgical procedures was recruited: head and neck cancer resection with or without reconstruction, parotidectomy, thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy, laryngectomy, or transoral robotic resection. The treating team was masked to group allocation, while study participants in the nonintervention group were unaware of the multimedia platform to avoid introducing bias in their survey responses. INTERVENTIONS Patients were randomly allocated to either the treatment arm, in which they obtained access to a multimedia patient education platform, or the control arm, in which they received traditional patient education methods via clinical visits. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Primary analysis compared patient satisfaction scores on the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire INFO 25, a validated questionnaire on the perceived quality of information received by patients with cancer (possible scores ranging from 20 to 80).RESULTS A total of 100 patients (50 in each arm; 63 women [63%]; 6 African American [6%, 12 Hispanic/Latino [12%], 11 Middle Eastern [11%], and 78 White [78%] individuals) completed the preintervention and postintervention questionnaires. In those who received access to the patient education platform, there was an 11.3-point (Cohen d = 1.02; control group score, 61.1 of 80; treatment group score, 72.4 of 80) difference of greater postoperative satisfaction scores at 1 month. While both groups felt that they received an adequate amount of information concerning their disease process, patients in the treatment arm had significantly better satisfaction with information concerning their medical tests, treatments, and other services.CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE This randomized clinical trial of patients undergoing head and neck cancer treatment demonstrates that multimedia patient education platforms may enhance current traditional methods, providing complementary information on patients' treatment plans and recovery process, mental health, family life, and supplementary services. Further research is currently underway to confirm whether this platform will lead to decreased hospital stay, shorter complication rates, and long-term effects.

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An investigation of the effect of tailored information on symptoms of anxiety and depression in Head and Neck cancer patients

Cited by 39 publications

References 56 publications

Multimedia information intervention and its benefits in partners of the head and neck cancer patients

Multimedia information intervention and its benefits in partners of the head and neck cancer patients

A Literature Review of Patient Education: Is IT Time to Move Forward?

Effect of Perioperative Patient Education via Animated Videos in Patients Undergoing Head and Neck Surgery

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