Person-centered education – II: improving knowledge level of colorectal cancer patients through education

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Published: Nov 23, 2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5750/ijpcm.v2i4.294
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Access to information behavior colorectal cancers colorectal surgery information seeking person-centered care person-centered patient education

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M. Elisa Castro-Peraza
University Hospital of the Canary Islands
Nieves Lorenzo-Rocha
University Hospital of the Canary Islands
Angeles Arias-Rodriguez
University of La Laguna
Kirsi Johansson
University of Turku
Vincente Medina-Arana
University Hospital of the Canary Islands
Inmaculada Sosa-Alvarez
University Hospital of the Canary Islands
Encarnacion Garzon-Rodriguez
University Hospital of the Canary Islands
M. Remedios Afonso-Martin
University Hospital of the Canary Islands

Abstract

diagnosis. Written education materials often provide useful support from professionals to patients and family. This study aims to test the assertions that: a) patients are more knowledgeable and certain about care issues related to colorectal cancer using InfoCRCBook (a book with specific information on CRC) and b) knowledge acquisition is related to socio-demographic variables.Methods: Two-groups intervention study. One group received InfoCRCBook and the other non-systematic orally-delivered education. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire guided by an interview. CRC patients on a waiting list for colorectal surgery were eligible for inclusion in the study. The main outcome is knowledge level.Results: The sample consisted of 151 patients. According to socio-demographic variables, gender was not related to knowledge level. Age and schooling were, however, significantly related (p<0.001). The analysis of interactions among variables showed that educational level and the use of the InfoCRCBook explained 72.6% of the knowledge level. Age as a covariate did not affect this relationship.Discussion: The results showed, at all academic levels, that patients increased their knowledge using InfoCRCBook, but mainly at a lower educational level.Conclusion: Pre-operative education using the InfoCRCBook is more effective than standard non-systematic orally-delivered education in all ages, gender and levels of education. The acquired knowledge affects not only the management of the illness, but extends additionally to areas such as living a healthier lifestyle and a greater awareness of the role and concerns of the family. The results of this study are advanced as important in identifying populations at risk and in increasing early diagnosis.

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Vol. 2 No. 4 (2012)
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