The Effect of Planned Education Applied to Caregivers of Cancer Patients on Caregiver Burdens
Abstract
Aim: The study aims to determine the effects of planned education applied to caregivers of cancer patients on caregiver burdens.
Methods: This study was conducted as a quasi-experimental study and included 50 individuals who took the responsibility to caregiver a cancer patient between May-September 2005. Data were acquired through “Caregiver Introductory Form” and “Stress Scale of Caregivers”, which measures the subjective caregiver burdens of caregivers. Planned education was applied to the caregivers of the patients and a training manual including the content of education was used. There face-to-face educations were given to caregivers accepting to participate in the study. Data were evaluated using proportional, chi-square, Wilcoxon matching statistical analysis tests.
Results: As a result of planned education applied to caregivers, caregiver burden score averages were determined as 6.54 points (SD:1.25) in the first control, 4.44 points (SD:1.01) in the second control and 3.64 (SD:0.98) in the third control. Regularly conducted planned education was determined to significantly reduce caregiver burdens perceived by caregivers (p< 0.05).
Conclusion: Planned education applied to caregivers of cancer patients was determined to reduce caregiver burdens perceived by caregivers.
Keywords
Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
Türkçe
Konular
Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yayımlanma Tarihi
6 Nisan 2012
Gönderilme Tarihi
6 Nisan 2012
Kabul Tarihi
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Yayımlandığı Sayı
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