A Psycho-educational Intervention for Symptom Cluster Management

A Psycho-educational Intervention for Symptom Cluster Management Among Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy in Vietnam

The purpose of this study is to develop, implement and undertake a preliminary evaluation of a psychoeducational intervention for managing a cancer-related symptom cluster including pain, fatigue and sleep disturbance experienced by Vietnamese cancer patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Are diagnosed with any type of cancer
• Are over 18 years of age
• Have finished the second chemotherapy cycle
• Expected prognosis of at least 12 months
• Karnofsky level of ≥ 60/100.
• Report three symptoms: fatigue, pain and sleep disturbance at severity level of equal or above 3 during the past 7 days.
• Ability to communicate in Vietnamese

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inability to complete questionnaires or participate in the intervention due to literacy level or communication impairment.
• Have been diagnosed with major psychiatric morbidity such as suicidal tendencies or schizophrenia.

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