Evaluation of an educational video to improve the understanding of radiotherapy side effects in head and neck cancer patients

González‐Arriagada, Wilfredo Alejandro; Andrade, Marco Aurélio Carvalho de; Ramos, Luiz Antônio; Bezerra, José Ribamar Sabino; Santos‐Silva, Alan Roger; Lopes, Márcio Ajudarte

doi:10.1007/s00520-013-1730-x

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“…With regard to the amount of information we offer the patient, there is a lack of consensus as to the scope and conceptual dimensions that should be included [ 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 ]. Thus, while some authors consider that a greater amount of information will reduce anxiety before surgery, others are of the opinion that this will actually increase patient anxiety [ 23 , 24 , 25 ].…”

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The Effect of an Informative Video upon Anxiety and Stress in Patients Requiring an Oral Biopsy: A Randomized Controlled Study

Toralla

López‐Jornet

Pons-Fuster

2022

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Objective: The use of multimedia tools improves patient understanding of surgical procedures, reduces anxiety and increases satisfaction. The present study evaluates the impact of an audiovisual intervention (video) upon anxiety and stress in patients requiring an oral biopsy. Material and methods: A prospective randomized clinical trial was carried out in patients requiring an oral biopsy. The control group (n = 60) received verbal standard information while the experimental group (n = 60) received information in the form of a video. The following data were recorded: gender, age, educational level and hemodynamic parameters (blood pressure, heart rate and blood oxygen saturation). The following questionnaires were used to assess anxiety and stress before and after the biopsy procedure: Corah’s Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS), the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Results: The final study sample consisted of 120 patients, of which 65.8% were women and 34.2% men, with a mean age of 40.5 ± 15.3 years. At the end of the study, the experimental group presented a significantly lower MDAS score than the control group (p = 0.041). The STAI score also showed a significant decrease with respect to the control group at the end of the study (p = 0.012). There were no statistically significant changes in the hemodynamic parameters in either group. Conclusions: The video constituted a useful and easy tool for reducing anxiety among patients requiring an oral biopsy.

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The Effect of an Informative Video upon Anxiety and Stress in Patients Requiring an Oral Biopsy: A Randomized Controlled Study

Toralla

López‐Jornet

Pons-Fuster

2022

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“…Conveying adequate information can benefit a patient significantly from the resolution of the clinical condition and thus accept his/her health condition and improve the quality of life 11 . Some studies have reported that the use of audiovisual media 10,13,14 is an accessible and effective method of patient education, which should be incorporated in patient education practice for better understanding and consolidation of useful information.…”

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Use of audiovisual media to enhance patients' knowledge regarding the oral adverse effects of oncology treatment

Carneiro¹,

Quenta-Huayhua²,

Garcia³

et al. 2021

Rev. da Fac. de Odontologia, UPF

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Objective: the present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of didactic alternatives, namely the audiovisualmedia, in conveying information regarding the oral adverse effects of oncology treatment in cancer patients.Methods: cancer patients were randomly divided into two groups: control group (n = 40) and audiovisualgroup (n = 36). The control group received verbal information regarding the oral side effects of cancer treatment.Conversely, the audiovisual group received the same verbal information, along with an illustrativeaudiovisual media presentation. Additionally, questionnaires on the subject were administered before andafter the intervention by the dental team. Results: the current study employed Fisher’s exact test for statisticalanalysis, and the results showed statistical similarity between the two groups (P > 0.05). Both educational approaches achieved the intended objective. Conclusion: a well-conducted dialogue can create adequate awareness among cancer patients and improve adaptation. Optionally, the use of innovative techniques, such as audiovisual resources, was observed to be an accessible and efficient alternative that can also be used in patient education. Therefore, educational videos can be used to improve patients understanding, adherence to therapeutic regimens, and quality of life and contribute to a better prognosis.

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“…While PEARL allows for individualised patient education using the patient's own CT data set, the department elected to standardise the education sessions in the form of patient education videos as this format has been presented positively in the literature . Additionally, the standard education session occurs prior to the acquisition of the planning CT, meaning that the patient's own data are not yet available.…”

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“…However, it is most common for radiotherapy treatment education to be given verbally in face‐to‐face sessions and reinforced through paper handouts . The evolution of technology has seen a move towards audio‐visual materials and emerging multimedia tools to assist in describing processes that traditional techniques cannot …”

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Meeting radiation therapy patients informational needs through educational videos augmented by 3D visualisation software

Williams¹,

Blencowe²,

Ind³

et al. 2017

J of Medical Radiation Sci

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IntroductionMisconceptions and uncertainties about radiotherapy compound the anxiety patients experience at the commencement of treatment. This project investigated the utility of locally produced treatment process videos in meeting patients’ informational needs.MethodsIn‐house video production was conducted on a voluntary basis by staff and patients at a regional Australian radiotherapy centre. Videos included real footage and animated sections created with PEARLTM 3D visualisation software (Vertual Ltd, UK) to meet specific key content objectives. Quantitative cross sectional analysis was conducted. Patients attending for simulation watched a relevant video. After their first fraction of radiotherapy they were asked to complete an ethics‐reviewed questionnaire about how well the video addressed their information needs.ResultsThe survey completion rate was 29% (n = 61/212). Surveys were collected over 9 months from August 2014 to April 2015. Statistical analysis found 98% of patients reported that the video was useful in meeting one or more of the learning objectives. Forty‐nine percent of patients also reported a reduction in fear and anxiety as a result of watching the video. Patients reported subsequent review of videos at home (39%), primarily to explain treatment processes to loved ones (46%).ConclusionThe combination of real footage and 3D visualisation software assisted in meeting learning objectives regarding the treatment process. Standardised videos provided consistency of information provision to patients and facilitated multiple viewings of the video if desired.

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Evaluation of an educational video to improve the understanding of radiotherapy side effects in head and neck cancer patients

Abstract: The present study showed that an educational video may improve patient understanding of head and neck radiotherapy and its side effects despite their education level.

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The Effect of an Informative Video upon Anxiety and Stress in Patients Requiring an Oral Biopsy: A Randomized Controlled Study

The Effect of an Informative Video upon Anxiety and Stress in Patients Requiring an Oral Biopsy: A Randomized Controlled Study

Use of audiovisual media to enhance patients' knowledge regarding the oral adverse effects of oncology treatment

Meeting radiation therapy patients informational needs through educational videos augmented by 3D visualisation software

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