Reflecting Practice Of Integrated Supportive Cancer Care Education Materials For Radiotherapy Patients: A Pilot Study
- Author:
Nor Aniza Azmi
1
;
Rozilawati Ahmad
1
;
Ahmad Syahmiuddin Shamsuddin
1
;
Noorazrul Azmi Yahya
1
;
Nor Aini Ahmad Wahid
1
;
Muhammad Fairuz Abdul Hadi
2
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Patient Education; Cancer Patient; Patient care; Radiotherapy; Radiation Therapy Patient.
- From:Malaysian Journal of Health Sciences 2026;24(No. 1):1-8
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- Abstract: Patient cancer care education aims to inform and empower patients by providing clear, relevant information about cancer, including its mechanisms, treatment options, and management strategies. This study evaluated the effectiveness and accuracy of existing patient cancer care education materials in Malaysia, specifically assessing patients’ understanding of treatment, side effects, and their management. Method: A descriptive, correlational study was conducted involving 20 cancer patients at Gleneagles Penang Medical Center, using the Patient Cancer Education Needs Assessment questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 21.0 and Microsoft Excel 2013. Result: Patient age, education level, occupation, and socioeconomic status were not significant factors influencing understanding. Findings highlight the need to improve existing educational materials to enhance patient comprehension and ensure materials are comprehensive, culturally appropriate, and innovative. Conclusion: Patient cancer care education materials should be comprehensive, interactive, and patient is friendly. Current materials require revision and enhancement to keep pace with technological developments, ensuring they are accessible, understandable, and effective in supporting patients’ knowledge of cancer treatment, side effects, management strategies, and psychosocial aspects.
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