2016
DOI: 10.1188/16.cjon.e28-e33
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Written Information Improves Patient Knowledge About Implanted Ports

Abstract: The sample included 129 patients; 49% were male, with a mean age of 59 years. Most patients want to receive as much information as possible, preferably before the port is implanted. However, 43% of patients reported they had received little information about ports. After reading the booklet, patients' knowledge, which was measured with a validated seven-item instrument, improved from T0 to T1 (p < 0.001, effect size = 0.689). Oncology nurses, by providing written and verbal information, can increase patients' … Show more

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“…Five articles included health literacy principles pertinent to written materials. [39,40,48,49,51] Four articles specifically mentioned reading level and using active voice in written materials, [39,40,49,51] whereas authors of three studies discussed the use of graphics to assist in reading comprehension. [39,48,51] The authors of four articles mentioned specific health literacy principles to improve and develop their written educational materials.…”
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“…Five articles included health literacy principles pertinent to written materials. [39,40,48,49,51] Four articles specifically mentioned reading level and using active voice in written materials, [39,40,49,51] whereas authors of three studies discussed the use of graphics to assist in reading comprehension. [39,48,51] The authors of four articles mentioned specific health literacy principles to improve and develop their written educational materials.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The authors wanted the content to be easily understood and maintained a fifth-grade reading level throughout the source. [40] In a separate study Piredda and colleagues [49] developed an information booklet about implanted ports for chemotherapy access. The content was written using plain language, attractive design, colors, and graphics.…”
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confidence: 99%
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