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Effects of a 3D-Printed Port-A Catheter Model Training Course for Patient Discharge Instruction
Led by Fu Jen Catholic University · Updated on 2024-06-10
120
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Cancer patients often need long-term treatments like chemotherapy, nutritional support, and blood transfusions. To make these treatments easier and safer, an implantable central venous access device called a Port-A catheter is used. This trial investigates whether using a realistic 3D-printed upper body model can improve patient and caregiver knowledge and skills about Port-A catheter care and management after discharge. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group receives education using the 3D-printed Port-A catheter model, while the other group receives standard education without the model. The study includes 120 patients admitted to the hematology-oncology ward, split evenly between the two groups based on their month of admission. Throughout the study, patients' knowledge and satisfaction with catheter care are assessed immediately after the educational intervention using a questionnaire. Researchers will monitor how well the education improves patient self-care skills and understanding of catheter maintenance. The study aims to enhance patient education methods to reduce complications related to catheter use.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effects of a 3D-Printed Port-A Catheter Model Training Course
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Admitted to the hematology and oncology ward of Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital
- Have Chinese communication skills
- Aged 18 to 80 years old
You will not qualify if you...
- Refused to participate in the study.
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - Single session at discharge
Participants receive either an explanation combined with a 3D printed Port-A catheter health education model or regular education regarding catheter care at discharge.
1 education session (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, Fu Jen Catholic University
New Taipei City, Taiwan, 24352
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Research Team
K
Ke-Yun Chao, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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