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Aim: To evaluate the effects of structured education provided to the relatives of chemotherapy patients on family health, nutrition, and psychological well-being.
Methods: This randomized controlled study will be conducted with a parallel-group, pretest-posttest design at a university hospital in the northeastern region of Turkey. A total of 68 patient relatives are planned to participate (Intervention: 34, Control: 34). The training to be provided to the intervention group will cover topics such as self-efficacy, nutrition, and stress management. Data will be collected at three different time points (pretest, mid-test, posttest) using the Family Health Scale (FHS), the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS), and the Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWB). Statistical analyses will include chi-square tests, t-tests, and Pearson correlation coefficients.
Aim: This study will evaluate the effects of structured education provided to the relatives of patients undergoing chemotherapy on family health, nutritional habits, and levels of psychological well-being.
Methods: The study is designed as a randomized controlled trial with a parallel-group, pretest-posttest design. It is planned to be conducted at a university hospital located in the northeastern region of Turkey, with a total of 68 patient relatives participating (Intervention Group: n = 34, Control Group: n = 34). The training materials will be developed to cover topics such as self-efficacy, nutrition, and stress management. Data will be collected using a participant information form, the Family Health Scale (FHS), the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS), and the Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWB) at three time points: t0 (pretest), t1 (mid-test), and t2 (posttest). Statistical analyses will include chi-square tests, paired sample t-tests for repeated measures, and Pearson correlation coefficients.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Arm 1 (Experimental): Structured Caregiver Education Arm 2 (Control): No Structured Education | Experimental | Arm Type: Experimental Relatives of chemotherapy patients received a structured training program covering self-efficacy, nutrition, and stress management. The training was delivered in group sessions supported by educational materials. |
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| Control Group (No Intervention) | No Intervention | Relatives of chemotherapy patients received standard care without additional structured training. |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Structured Education Program for Caregivers of Chemotherapy Patients | Behavioral | A structured educational intervention designed for caregivers of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, delivered in 30-45 minute sessions to groups of 4-5 participants. The program includes modules on self-efficacy, stress management, healthy lifestyle behaviors, interpersonal relationships, and nutrition based on the Mediterranean diet. Content covers evidence-based strategies for improving family health, psychological well-being, and dietary adherence. Sessions are conducted by a certified practitioner with 480 hours of family counseling training in a university hospital's medical oncology unit seminar room. The intervention aims to reduce caregiver burden, enhance psychological well-being, improve adherence to the Mediterranean diet, and promote family health, as assessed by the Family Health Scale (ASÖ), Mediterranean Diet Adherence Scale (MEDAS), and Psychological Well-Being Scale (PİO) at baseline (t0), post-intervention (t1), and 6 weeks follow-up (t2). |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Psychological Well-Being Score | Description: Change in psychological well-being of caregivers, measured using the Psychological Well-Being Scale, an 8-item, 7-point Likert scale (scores range from 8 to 56, higher scores indicate better well-being). The scale assesses life satisfaction, stress coping, and positive emotions. | Baseline (t0), immediately post-intervention (t1), and 6 weeks post-intervention (t2). |
| Mediterranean Diet Adherence Score | Change in adherence to the Mediterranean diet among caregivers, measured using the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Scale, a 14-item scale (scores range from 0 to 14, higher scores indicate greater adherence). Scores ≥7 indicate acceptable adherence, and ≥9 indicate high adherence. | Time Frame: Baseline (t0), immediately post-intervention (t1), and 6 weeks post-intervention (t2). |
| Family Health Score | Change in family health levels among caregivers, measured using the Family Health Scale (FHS), short form (FHS-SF), a 10-item scale (scores range from 10 to 50, dichotomized to 0-10 for evaluation: 0-5 = poor, 6-8 = moderate, 9-10 = excellent family health). | Baseline (t0), immediately post-intervention (t1), and 6 weeks post-intervention (t2). |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Correlation Between Psychological Well-Being and Family Health | Assessment of the relationship between psychological well-being and family health among caregivers, measured using Pearson correlation analysis to evaluate the strength and direction of the association. | Baseline (t0), immediately post-intervention (t1), and 6 weeks post-intervention (t2). |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Van Yuzuncu Yil University Hospital | Van | 65100 | Turkey (Türkiye) |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 38572751 | Result | Bray F, Laversanne M, Sung H, Ferlay J, Siegel RL, Soerjomataram I, Jemal A. Global cancer statistics 2022: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 cancers in 185 countries. CA Cancer J Clin. 2024 May-Jun;74(3):229-263. doi: 10.3322/caac.21834. Epub 2024 Apr 4. |
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There is no plan to share individual participant data (IPD) with other researchers. The study collected sensitive data, including sociodemographic information, psychological well-being scores, Mediterranean diet adherence scores, and family health scores, from caregivers of chemotherapy patients. Data sharing is not planned due to privacy and ethical considerations, as participant confidentiality is protected under the ethical approvals obtained from the X University Health Sciences Research and Publication Ethics Committee and in accordance with the Helsinki Declaration.
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| Type | Includes Protocol | Includes SAP | Includes ICF | Document Label | Document Date | Document Uploaded Date | Document File Name |
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| Prot_SAP | Yes | Yes | No | Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Prot_SAP_000.pdf |
| ICF | No | No | Yes | Informed Consent Form | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | ICF_001.pdf |
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| D000092862 | Psychological Well-Being |
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| D010549 | Personal Satisfaction |
| D001519 | Behavior |
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Participants were randomly assigned to intervention or control groups and assessed at baseline, mid-intervention, and post-intervention
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| Correlation Between Psychological Well-Being and Mediterranean Diet Adherence | Assessment of the relationship between psychological well-being and Mediterranean diet adherence among caregivers, measured using Pearson correlation analysis to evaluate the strength and direction of the association. | Baseline (t0), immediately post-intervention (t1), and 6 weeks post-intervention (t2). |
| Correlation Between Family Health and Mediterranean Diet Adherence | Assessment of the relationship between family health and Mediterranean diet adherence among caregivers, measured using Pearson correlation analysis to evaluate the strength and direction of the association. | Baseline (t0), immediately post-intervention (t1), and 6 weeks post-intervention (t2). |