Effective Teaching Strategies and Methods for Cancer Patient Education

Guideline Objective

The guideline objective is to make recommendations on the most effective teaching strategies and methods of delivery for patient education in the cancer system.

Patient Population

Individuals living with or at risk of developing cancer and their care partners who seek services from the cancer system covering the entire continuum of care (prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and palliative care).

Intended Guideline Users

Intended users of this guideline are members of the healthcare team involved in patient education. This may include patient education specialists and other leaders in healthcare. Intended users may also include physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other allied healthcare professionals with an interest in patient education.

Research Question(s)

What are the most effective teaching strategies and methods of delivery for patient education to support the individual living with or at risk of developing cancer and their care partner in knowledge, physical and psychological well-being, satisfaction, experience, and self-efficacy?