An observational study in Oncologic Disease, sponsored by University of Yalova. Not yet recruiting. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-06-25.
Sponsored by University of Yalova · Observational
Examining the relationship between information load, symptom severity, and empowerment level in outpatient cancer patients is of great importance for developing holistic care plans tailored to the individual needs of patients and for planning supportive interventions in oncology nursing.
patients over 18 years of age receiving outpatient chemotherapy treatment
Inclusion Criteria: Eligibility criteria include having a clinical diagnosis of cancer, having received at least one course of outpatient chemotherapy, and being 18 years of age or older.
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Exclusion Criteria: The criteria for eligibility include having a severe mental disorder that could affect the patient's perception and responses, it being the first day of treatment, and the patient being under 18 years of age.
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Relationship Between Information Burden, Symptom Management, and Empowerment Levels in Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy
Evaluated via Cancer Patient Empowerment Scale (40 items, 5-point Likert). Subscales: Personal Power, Social Support, Healthcare, Community. Total score: 40-200. Higher scores indicate higher patient empowerment. Measured via Cancer Information Overload Scale (8 items, 4-point Likert). Total score: 8-32. Higher scores indicate higher cognitive burden. Evaluated via Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale (32 symptoms; GDI, Phys, Psych subscales). Total score (average): 0-4. Higher scores reflect higher symptom distress.
Time frame: 01.07.2026-01.20.2026
Information burden, symptom severity, and reinforcement level in outpatient chemotherapy patients
Evaluated via Cancer Patient Empowerment Scale (40 items, 5-point Likert). Subscales: Personal Power, Social Support, Healthcare, Community. Total score: 40-200. Higher scores indicate higher patient empowerment. Measured via Cancer Information Overload Scale (8 items, 4-point Likert). Total score: 8-32. Higher scores indicate higher cognitive burden. Evaluated via Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale (32 symptoms; GDI, Phys, Psych subscales). Total score (average): 0-4. Higher scores reflect higher symptom distress.
Time frame: 01.07.2026--01.10.2026
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Plan to share: No — Individual participant data will not be shared to protect participant confidentiality and privacy
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