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Developing a community program on cancer pain and fatigue.

M Grant¹, M Golant, L Rivera

¹Department of Nursing Research and Education, City of Hope National Medical Center, 1500 East Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010, USA.

Cancer Practice

|March 20, 2002

Summary

A pilot community education program effectively addressed cancer-related pain and fatigue management. Participants found the "I Feel Better" program useful, reporting positive outcomes and improved communication strategies with healthcare providers.

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Area of Science:

Oncology Nursing
Patient Education
Cancer Survivorship

Background:

Cancer patients frequently experience debilitating pain and fatigue.
Effective management strategies and patient education are crucial for improving quality of life.
Existing community-based resources for symptom management may be limited.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and pilot a community-based educational model for cancer pain and fatigue management.
To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a self-care focused educational program.
To assess participant outcomes and program satisfaction.

Main Methods:

The "I Feel Better" program consisted of a two-session educational workshop delivered by oncology nurses.
The program was implemented at four community sites of The Wellness Community.

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Participants received information on symptom assessment, management, and communication with healthcare providers.

Main Results:

Participants were predominantly White females, averaging 58 years old, reporting significant pain and fatigue.
A notable lack of accurate pain management information was identified.
The program content and format were well-received, rated as highly useful, with positive outcomes reported after the initial session.

Conclusions:

This pilot educational intervention demonstrates potential for multidisciplinary approaches in cancer care.
Community settings can be effective for delivering self-care focused education.
Collaboration and physician/nurse referrals can enhance patient access to such programs.