Perspect Nurs Sci.  2014 Apr;11(1):39-48.

Effects of an Education Program using a Narrative Approach for Women with Breast Cancer

• Yi M
• Ryu YM
• Cha J

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study investigated the effects of an education program integrating self-efficacy theory and narratives on self-efficacy, knowledge, and resilience in women with breast cancer.
METHODS
This study employed a nonequivalent control group posttest only design. A 3-day program consisting of sessions in which participants shared their experiences of breast cancer, lectures on breast cancer, and breast self-examinations was implemented. Data were collected using self-reported questionnaires in 2013.
RESULTS
The mean age of participants was 50.8+/-5.3; approximately half (52.8%) had Stage II breast cancer at the time of diagnosis. The results showed that the levels of self-efficacy, knowledge, and resilience were significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control group (p<.05).
CONCLUSION
The results of the study suggest that programs integrating self-efficacy theory and narratives would be effective in promoting resilience as well as self-efficacy and knowledge in women with breast cancer. Further studies are needed to identify the effects of such education programs for people with other types of cancer or chronic illnesses.

Keyword

Breast neoplasms; Self-efficacy; Personal narratives; Health education; Psychological resilience

MeSH Terms

Breast Neoplasms*
Breast Self-Examination
Chronic Disease
Diagnosis
Education*
Female
Health Education
Humans
Lectures
Surveys and Questionnaires
Resilience, Psychological

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