The effects of education on anxiety levels in patients receiving chemotherapy for the first time: an integrative review.

@article{Garcia2014TheEO,
  title={The effects of education on anxiety levels in patients receiving chemotherapy for the first time: an integrative review.},
  author={Sarah Garcia},
  journal={Clinical journal of oncology nursing},
  year={2014},
  volume={18 5},
  pages={
          516-21
        }
}
  • S. Garcia
  • Published 27 August 2014
  • Medicine, Psychology
  • Clinical journal of oncology nursing
Anxiety is one of the most common symptoms experienced by patients receiving their first chemotherapy treatment. Improper prevention and management of anxiety can lead to poor psychosocial outcomes, dissatisfaction with care, and decreased adherence to treatment. A review of the literature was conducted to analyze the effectiveness of patient education at decreasing anxiety. Consistencies were found throughout the literature regarding patient education for this population. Information regarding… 
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