A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECT OF NURSE LED INTERVENTION ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING SIDE EFFECTS OF CHEMOTHERAPY AMONG CANCER PATIENT AT SELECTED HOSPITAL OF BHOPAL, M.P
Abstract
Background: Chemotherapy is a cornerstone in the treatment of cancer, yet it often comes with significant side effects that can impact patients' quality of life. Effective patient education about these side effects is crucial for managing expectations and improving patient outcomes. This study evaluates the impact of a Nurse Led Intervention (NLI) on patients' knowledge regarding the side effects of chemotherapy. Every body part is susceptible to any of the several illnesses that are grouped together under the heading of cancer. One characteristic that sets it apart is the rapid production of abnormal cells that grow beyond normal boundaries and can spread to nearby tissues and organs. Chemotherapy is a commonly utilized cancer treatment, in addition to other choices. It does have advantages and disadvantages, though. The side effects of chemotherapy often have a greater negative impact on a patient's quality of life than the actual signs and symptoms of cancer. Effective control of these side effects is therefore necessary to enhance the quality of life for cancer patients. This study aims to increase cancer patients' understanding of the side effects.
Aim: The aim of the study is to assess the effect of Nurse Led Intervention on knowledge regarding side effects of chemotherapy and its management among cancer patient
Methodology: Pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design was used in this study
Results: In the pre-test analysis, 31 participants (60%) exhibited average knowledge of chemotherapy side effects, while 14 (30%) scored poorly, and 5 (10%) demonstrated good knowledge. After the intervention, the majority of cancer patient 31 (62%)showed good knowledge, with 15 (30%) displaying average knowledge, and 4 (8%) retaining poor knowledge.
Analysing demographic variables such as education qualification, occupation, monthly family income, locality, and prior information about chemotherapy side effects revealed their significance at a 0.05 level. This indicates that these selected demographic variables are independent predictors of pre-interventional knowledge, which was dependent on them.
