Education for Chemotherapy Patients' Kin: Effects on Family Health

Yuzuncu Yıl University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Chemotherapy; Caregiver Awareness; Family Health; Psychological Well-being

Treatments: Behavioral: Structured Education Program for Caregivers of Chemotherapy Patients

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07147868

10.02.2025-182158

Details and patient eligibility

About

Aim: To evaluate the effects of structured education provided to the relatives of chemotherapy patients on family health, nutrition, and psychological well-being.

Methods: This randomized controlled study will be conducted with a parallel-group, pretest-posttest design at a university hospital in the northeastern region of Turkey. A total of 68 patient relatives are planned to participate (Intervention: 34, Control: 34). The training to be provided to the intervention group will cover topics such as self-efficacy, nutrition, and stress management. Data will be collected at three different time points (pretest, mid-test, posttest) using the Family Health Scale (FHS), the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS), and the Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWB). Statistical analyses will include chi-square tests, t-tests, and Pearson correlation coefficients.

Full description

Aim: This study will evaluate the effects of structured education provided to the relatives of patients undergoing chemotherapy on family health, nutritional habits, and levels of psychological well-being.

Methods: The study is designed as a randomized controlled trial with a parallel-group, pretest-posttest design. It is planned to be conducted at a university hospital located in the northeastern region of Turkey, with a total of 68 patient relatives participating (Intervention Group: n = 34, Control Group: n = 34). The training materials will be developed to cover topics such as self-efficacy, nutrition, and stress management. Data will be collected using a participant information form, the Family Health Scale (FHS), the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS), and the Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWB) at three time points: t0 (pretest), t1 (mid-test), and t2 (posttest). Statistical analyses will include chi-square tests, paired sample t-tests for repeated measures, and Pearson correlation coefficients.

Enrollment: 171 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Caregiver (first-degree relative or emotional supporter) of a patient receiving chemotherapy.
• Age 18 years or older.
• Ability to read and understand Turkish.
• Provides care or emotional support to the chemotherapy patient.
• No chronic health conditions.
• Not receiving psychiatric treatment.
• No substance use.

Exclusion criteria

• Presence of cognitive or sensory impairments.
• Failure to attend at least two education sessions (for intervention group).
• Pregnancy.
• Voluntary withdrawal from the study.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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171 participants in 2 patient groups

Arm 1 (Experimental): Structured Caregiver Education Arm 2 (Control): No Structured Education

Experimental group

Description:

Arm Type: Experimental Relatives of chemotherapy patients received a structured training program covering self-efficacy, nutrition, and stress management. The training was delivered in group sessions supported by educational materials.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Structured Education Program for Caregivers of Chemotherapy Patients

Control Group (No Intervention)

No Intervention group

Description:

Relatives of chemotherapy patients received standard care without additional structured training.