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Effectiveness of education for gastric cancer patients: A controlled prospective trial comparing interactive vs. lecture-based programs
Patient Education and Counselling, 06/22/09

Faller H et al. - In a study to compare the impact of an interactive, pt-oriented group program to a lecture-based, information-only program in gastric cancer pts, it was shown that a structured, interactive pt education program proved superior to lecture-based provision of information in regards to short-term and long-term knowledge as well as short-term coping and quality of life (QoL).

Methods

In this prospective, controlled trial, 121 gastric cancer pts attending inpatient rehabilitation after surgical treatment received either the interactive intervention or lectures providing information.
Outcomes were pts’ disease-related knowledge, active coping with illness, and QoL at the end of their stay and 6 and 12 mos thereafter.

Results

Both groups improved their knowledge and QoL during rehabilitation; however, knowledge was significantly higher in the interactive group vs the lecture group.
This difference was maintained at the 6- and 12-mos follow-ups.
The interactive group proved superior to the lecture group regarding active coping with illness and QoL at the end of rehabilitation, but not during follow-up.

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