Patient Education to Reduce Anxiety Among Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy Procedure: A Systematic Review of Interventional Studies
This review suggests that patient education remains relevant for reducing anxiety among cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. Routine screening for anxiety prior to radiotherapy is recommended, along with the development of more intensive and tailored educational interventions rather than passive or minimal approaches.
Authors
- Rizanda Machmud (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5058-488X)
- Fathiya Juwita Hanum
- Wirsma Arif Harahap (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0356-5424)
- Soehartati Gondhowiardjo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9446-4361)
- Aisyah Elliyanti
- Daan Khambri
- Rima Semiarty
- Firdawati Firdawati
Institutions
- Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat Nasional Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo (ID)
- Andalas University (ID)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
- Published
- 2025-12-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.25.318
- Primary Topic
- Music Therapy and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00