Developing a support model/tool containing treatment and patient-behavior information for patients undergoing chemotherapy and their families

2023 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 21K10788
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Review Section: Basic Section 58060:Clinical nursing-related
• Research Institution: Shizuoka Cancer Center Research Institute
• Principal Investigator: KITAMURA Yuko 静岡県立静岡がんセンター(研究所), その他部局等, 研究員 (10364035)
• Project Period (FY): 2021-04-01 – 2024-03-31
• Keywords: がん看護学 / がん薬物療法 / 副作用症状

Outline of Final Research Achievements

This tool contains a booklet for each type of cancer chemotherapy and associated side-effects for patients and their families. Users can download these PDF booklets from the website (https://www.scchr.jp/information-prescription.html). We have developed this support model/tool for patients undergoing chemotherapy and their families.
This endeavor is a response to a patient survey, in which some patients reported that they were unsure of when it was necessary/appropriate to contact a hospital, when they observe symptoms. The second new web tool will also assist patients in deciding whether and when to contact the hospital for patient behavior support. These two support tools will continue to improve through use and communication with the multidisciplinary team. Through such initiatives, we endeavor to support the continued treatment of patients and improve their quality of life.

Free Research Field

がん看護学

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

「処方別がん薬物療法説明書」は、病院内で多職種が患者説明に活用しており、Web公開(https://www.scchr.jp/information-prescription.html)中で、“情報支援ツール”として全国から利用できる。患者・家族が病院へ連絡するかどうかの判断を補助することを意図して、制作したWebツールは、多職種と患者による評価を受けて修正の必要があるが、“行動支援ツール”として患者・家族の行動を後押しすることに寄与する。
これらのツールは単体だけでなく、患者の治療継続とQOL向上のため、多方面からのアプローチの検討・実践に利活用することが可能と考える。