Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory Based Nursing Interventions for Immunotherapy Treated Cancer Patients

The Effect of Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory Based Nursing Interventions on Symptom Management, Care Needs and The Quality of Life of Immunotherapy Treated Cancer Patients

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of nursing interventions based on Orem Self-Care Deficiency Theory on symptom management, care needs and quality of life in cancer patients who underwent immunotherapy.

Method: The research was planned as a randomized controlled trial. The research is planned to be carried out in the Medical Oncology unit of the Health Sciences University Antalya Training and Research Hospital. It is planned to be done with 58 patients, 29 experimental and 29 control groups. Based on Orem Self-Care Deficit Theory; face-to-face patient education, giving patient education booklet, preparation of symptom management card, face-to-face and telephone counseling initiatives were planned. Patient Description Form, Supportive Care Needs Scale-Short Form, Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale, European Organization for the Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Scale and Self-Care Strength Scale will be used to collect data.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Coming to Antalya Training and Research Hospital Medical Oncology unit for treatment,
• First time taking one of the immune checkpoint inhibitors (Ipilimumab CTLA-4, Pembrolizumab PD-1, Nivolumab PD-1, Atezolizumab PDL-1),
• Speaking and understanding Turkish,
• Being literate,
• 18 Years and older
• With solid tumor,
• No communication barrier
• Being able to communicate by phone
• Individuals who agree to participate in the research.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients receiving other cancer treatments in combination with immunotherapy,
• Patients with Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Scale 4.