Table 3.
Free-Text Answers: New Education Initiatives
| Themes and Concepts for Teaching Initiatives | Example |
|---|---|
| Development of education materials | Information sheets in multiple languages Standardized calendar |
| Interactive approach to education | Formal, scripted discussion templates with read-back of understanding from patient Teaching on non-chemotherapy days Scheduled teaching time during each week 1 visit Videos Online education portal, parent self-assessments, visualizations |
| Prescriptions and labeling | Multi-lingual prescription labels and administration instructions Pill boxes |
| Teaching by RNs | Allotting time for RNs to provide teaching in order to establish a basis for teaching and re-teaching every few months Set time for RN teaching at each clinic visit prior to checkout in order to review plan and re-enforce discussion |
| Approach to assessing patient understanding: How and when? | One-on-one teaching weekly during the first three cycles of oral chemotherapy Survey or assessment of adherence barriers every 3 to 6 months Medication logs/diary |
| Teaching the teachers | Formal training for new trainees and fellows regarding patient-education |