A Multimedia Self-Management Intervention to Prepare Cancer Patients and Family Caregivers for Lung Surgery and Post-Operative Recovery

This study pilot-tested a multimedia self-management (MSM) intervention for lung surgery patients and family caregivers. We administered the intervention to 60 patients/family caregivers from before surgery to 2-4 weeks after. Trends for improvements were observed in scores for self-efficacy, knowledge, activation, and emotional QOL. Patient-centered models of surgical care are needed to improve QOL and reduce undesirable healthcare resource use.

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