Differences between older and younger patients |
a. Are there differences between older and younger patients of which nurses should take account during their patient education? |
b. What can nurses do to take these differences in account? |
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Needs at the beginning of treatment |
a. What are the most important educational goals when preparing patients for an invasive treatment like chemotherapy? What are the needs of older patients and their relatives? |
b. How can nurses tailor education about chemotherapy to the individual needs and circumstances of older patients and their relatives? |
c. Are there any other important aspects to consider during patient education about chemotherapy? |
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Recall of information |
a. Which information is considered most important to remember at the beginning of the treatment? |
Extra asked to professionals: Which information should be provided verbally (during consult) and which information can be provided in a written form? |
b. What can nurses do to ensure that patients and their relatives will remember relevant information provided? |