24 Effect on an individualized symptom education program on the symptom distress of women receiving radiation therapy for gynaecological cancers

Exploration of the role of specialist nurses in the care of women with gynaecological cancer: a systematic review

“…Of the remaining four RCTs, three were categorised as educational/informational. Both Velji () and Ward et al . () provided educational interventions that were jointly classified as clinical/practical being related to symptom management.…”

“…, McCorkle et al . ) reported positive results, yet Velji () did not. The intervention group in the Otis‐Green et al .…”

“…Of the larger studies, both Nolte et al . () and Velji () performed power analysis to determine adequate sample size to detect changes. The sample sizes in each of these studies were adequate to achieve 80% power estimation.…”

“…They did report a small but statistically significant (value not provided) change in body image between groups, with a positive effect for the intervention group. Velji () reported no significant effect on anxiety or depression over time or between groups as measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Thus, there is mixed level II evidence for the effect of specialist nurse interventions on psychological outcomes.…”

Developing an Evidence-Based, Nurse-Led Psychoeducational Intervention With Peer Support in Gynecologic Oncology

“…8,22Y24 There was some evidence that relaxation and guided imagery could reduce anxiety, depression, and body discomfort for women receiving brachytherapy 22 and that evidence-based, individualized symptom management education could decrease symptom distress in women receiving external beam radiotherapy. 23 Two trials reported on group psychoeducation programs to improve compliance with vaginal dilator use. In the intervention groups, short-term use of vaginal dilators was improved in younger women 24 and enhanced dilator adherence in all women in the later trial.…”