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Oncology nurses generally know about cancer self-help groups and find them beneficial for patients. However, only about one-fifth frequently discuss these groups with patients, indicating a need for more education and communication strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology Nursing
  • Patient Support Systems
  • Health Communication

Background:

  • The proliferation of cancer self-help groups necessitates understanding healthcare providers' perspectives.
  • Nurses' knowledge and attitudes towards self-help groups can impact patient care and information dissemination.
  • Limited research exists on oncology nurses' views regarding patient self-help groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess Canadian oncology nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practice behaviors concerning cancer patient self-help groups.
  • To identify nurses' perceptions of the benefits and concerns associated with self-help groups.
  • To inform strategies for enhancing nurse-patient communication about self-help resources.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was administered to oncology nurses in Canada.

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  • Data were collected from 676 nurses, yielding a 61.3% response rate.
  • Survey items addressed knowledge, attitudes, and practice behaviors regarding self-help groups.

    • Main Results:

    • A majority of nurses were aware of available self-help groups.
    • Only 20.7% of nurses frequently discussed self-help groups with patients, and 22.0% frequently initiated these conversations.
    • Nurses perceived self-help groups as highly beneficial for sharing experiences, information, bonding, and fostering a sense of being understood.
    • Key concerns included potential misinformation (37.9%), negative impacts of associating with very ill individuals (22.1%), and promotion of unconventional therapies (21.2%).

    Conclusions:

    • Oncology nurses recognize the value of self-help groups for cancer patients.
    • There is a gap in frequent communication and proactive discussion of self-help groups between nurses and patients.
    • Enhanced education for nurses on self-help group dynamics and communication strategies is recommended to optimize patient support.