Uma doença ou condição de saúde pode ser entendida enquanto um estímulo que produz
uma Necessidade de Informação (NI). Cada vez mais, indivíduos recorrem a comunidades …

IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Using a validated instrument to assess patients' needs and
ability to self-manage RD will promote personalized care plans tailored to each patient …

Objective This study aims to test the effectiveness on psychosocial outcomes of electronic
feedback knowledge of radiotherapy intervention (e‐Re‐Know) for breast cancer patients …

Purpose Radiotherapy patients often face undue anxiety due to misconceptions about
radiation and their inability to visualize their upcoming treatments. Access to their personal …

Purpose Radiotherapy (RT) resources need to be used wisely to balance workload and
patient throughput. There are no known strategies on how to plan resource use around …

Introduction Over 60% of people who develop breast cancer will receive radiation therapy
(RT) as part of their treatment. Side effects of RT may include inflammation, erythema …

Introduction Radiotherapy (RT) stands as one of the main cancer treatments. The impact of
RT and cancer treatment can have a physical and psychological impact on patients and their …

Introduction: Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers and a serious concern for
women's health. Providing sufficient information to these patients increases the level of their …

Introduction Understanding how patients experience radiotherapy is a key element in
improving care. People with cancer are increasingly using social media to share information …

With increasing rates of cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy, the treatment itself
can cause patients significant amounts of anxiety and distress. This can be attributed to the …