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Mervi Siekkinen¹, Helena Leino-Kilpi

¹University of Turku, Department of Nursing Science, Hospital District of South-West Finland, Turku, Finland. mervi.siekkinen@tyks.fi

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Developing effective e-education for breast cancer patients is crucial. The e-Knowledge Test of radiotherapy with feedback (e-KTRT-BC) shows promise for improving patient knowledge and quality of life.

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Area of Science:

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Health Informatics
Patient Education

Background:

Breast cancer treatment, including radiotherapy, significantly impacts patients' psychosocial and physical well-being, disrupting quality of life.
Enhanced patient knowledge positively influences quality of life, necessitating effective education strategies.
The increasing internet usage among breast cancer patients highlights the need for e-education solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and pilot an e-education method, the e-Knowledge Test of radiotherapy with feedback for breast cancer patients (e-KTRT-BC).
To address breast cancer patients' knowledge needs regarding radiotherapy, incorporating empowerment principles.
To assess the face validity and usability of the e-KTRT-BC.

Main Methods:

Content development based on literature review of radiotherapy knowledge needs and empowerment principles.
A face validity study conducted via email to evaluate content understandability and usability.
Pilot testing of the e-KTRT-BC as an e-education tool.

Main Results:

The e-KTRT-BC was successfully planned and piloted as an e-education method.
Face validity study indicated that the e-KTRT-BC content is easy to use and understand.
The e-KTRT-BC is a viable e-education method to meet breast cancer patients' radiotherapy knowledge needs.

Conclusions:

The e-KTRT-BC can effectively meet breast cancer patients' knowledge needs regarding radiotherapy.
Further evaluation of the empowering effects of patient e-education with feedback is recommended for future development.
E-education holds potential for improving the quality of life for breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy.