An Online Learning Module to Increase Self-Efficacy and Involvement in Care for Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer:...

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Digital Health
• Patient Self-Management

Background:

• Lung cancer presents a growing global health challenge, necessitating improved patient care strategies.
• Enhancing patient self-efficacy is crucial for managing chronic conditions like lung cancer.
• Accessible tools are needed to support self-management, as traditional education methods can be difficult for patients to attend.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the feasibility of an online program for delivering symptom management information to advanced lung cancer patients.
• To determine if an online platform can improve patient self-efficacy in managing treatment side effects.
• To encourage help-seeking behaviors among patients with advanced lung cancer.

Main Methods:

• A pre-post test study design utilizing the Qstream online learning platform.
• Quantitative data on participant completion rates will measure intervention effectiveness.
• Validated scales will assess changes in patient self-efficacy, supplemented by qualitative exit surveys and interviews.

Main Results:

• The study protocol has received approval.
• Advisory committee members have been identified and initial meetings have occurred.
• The research is currently in its preliminary stages.

Conclusions:

• Developing innovative methods to enhance patient understanding of their care is vital.
• New approaches are essential for maintaining high-quality clinical care for lung cancer patients.
• Accessible online tools hold promise for improving patient self-management and outcomes.