Patients’ preferences for information during chemotherapy
Aim To identify patients’ perceptions of information about prognosis and chemotherapy.
Method A questionnaire survey was undertaken.
Results A heterogeneous sample of 94 patients revealed that 89 (96%) had received written information about their chemotherapy, however, there were differences in their perceptions of its usefulness, sources, recall and understanding.
Conclusion The results highlighted implications for healthcare professionals regarding the emotional effects on patients during information exchange, and the possibility of unmet information needs.
