The Effect of Training Based on the Family centered Empowerment Model on the Self-efficacy and Self-esteem of Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Quasi-experimental Study

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1 Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Student Research Committee, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran;

2 Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran;

3 Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Bam University of Medical Sciences, Bam, Iran

Abstract

Background: Physical and psychological complications and consequences of chemotherapy cause a decrease in the level of self-efficacy and self-esteem among patients. This study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the effect of training based on the family-centered empowerment model on patients’ self-efficacy and self-esteem undergoing chemotherapy.
Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 88 patients who were undergoing chemotherapy referred to Shahid Mostafa Khomeini Hospital in Ilam city, from July 2022 to July 2023, were assigned based on even and odd days of referral to the chemotherapy department in the intervention group (44 individuals) and control group (44 individuals). For the intervention group, the training program based on the family-centered empowerment model was conducted in 5 sessions of 45-60 minutes, once a week in the presence of an active family member of the patients; also,the control group did not receive any intervention and received only routine care. Data were collected using the demographic profile form, Scherer ‘s Self-Efficacy Questionnaire, and Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Questionnaire. Data were analyzed through Stata software, version 15, using Chi-square, paired and independent t-test with a significance level of P<0.05.
Results: After the intervention, the mean score of self-efficacy in the intervention group was higher than the control group (P=0.001). Moreover, the mean score of self-esteem in the intervention group was significantly higher than the control group (P=0.0005).
Conclusion: Given the effect of the family-centered empowerment model training program in increasing the level of self-efficacy and self-esteem in cancer patients who were undergoing chemotherapy, the training of this intervention, along with other interventional measures, is recommended for patients undergoing chemotherapy by medical centers.
 

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International Journal of Community Based Nursing & Midwifery
Volume 13, Issue 4 - Serial Number 52
October 2025
Pages 286-294

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