Breast Neoplasms
Conditions
Brief summary
This randomized trial explored whether digital media (videos and chatbots) used for patient education could more effectively reduce anxiety in breast cancer patients during radiation therapy, compared to traditional paper-based methods. Post-surgery breast cancer patients scheduled for radiation therapy were assigned to groups receiving treatment information through different media combinations. The study aimed to assess whether these modern tools more effectively ease anxiety, thus potentially improving patient compliance and treatment experience.
Detailed description
This study evaluates the impact of patient management and information provision using educational videos and chatbots on patient experience, satisfaction, and patient psychology in the breast cancer radiation treatment process. The experiment is designed as (2 (with or without using chatbot) X 2 (with or without using video) to distinguish groups. There is no separate treatment intervention in addition to use chatbot and video utilization.
Interventions
OTHERVideo + Chatbot
Participants will receive detailed information about the radiation therapy process, potential side effects, frequently asked questions, and aftercare instructions using a combination of educational videos and interactive chatbot sessions.
OTHERVideo + Paper
Participants will receive detailed information about the radiation therapy process, potential side effects, frequently asked questions, and aftercare instructions using a combination of educational videos and paper materials.
OTHERPaper + Chatbot
Participants will receive detailed information about the radiation therapy process, potential side effects, frequently asked questions, and aftercare instructions using a combination of paper materials and interactive chatbot sessions.
OTHERPaper + Paper
Participants will receive detailed information about the radiation therapy process, potential side effects, frequently asked questions, and aftercare instructions using paper materials.
Sponsors
Yonsei University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
20 Years to 74 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1. A breast cancer patient scheduled for radiation therapy after radical surgery. 2. Subjects must have the cognitive ability to use smartphone. 3. Age ≥ 20 year old
Exclusion criteria
1. Patients with visual or auditory impairment. 2. Subjects do not consent to participate in this study. 3. Pregnancy, fetus, newborn, underage 4. Age ≥ 75 year old
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| APAIS(Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale) | baseline, before radiation therapy, after all radiation, an average of 1 month | The Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS): The APAIS consists of six self-reported items, primarily assessing anxiety associated with anesthesia and surgery. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| STAI-X(State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Adults) | baseline, before radiation therapy, after all radiation, an average of 1 month | The STAI is a widely recognized self-report instrument for gauging anxiety levels. |
| LASA(Linear Analog Scale Assessments) | baseline, before radiation therapy, after all radiation, an average of 1 month | LASA is a tool to measure a patient's self-assessment of various aspects of their health and wellbeing. |
Countries
South Korea
Outcome results
None listed