This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of dyadic self-care education provided to breast cancer patient-caregiver dyads receiving outpatient chemotherapy on patient self-care behaviors, anxiety levels, and caregiver anxiety levels and caregiver burden. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a dyadic self-care education intervention or routine care. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and follow-up using validated instruments.
Female patients aged 18 years or older.
Diagnosed with stage II or III breast cancer.
Aware of their breast cancer diagnosis.
Receiving outpatient chemotherapy after mastectomy.
Having experienced a major adverse life event within the previous 3 months, such as bereavement or divorce.
Admission to an intensive care unit during the study.
Progression of the disease to stage IV breast cancer.
Death or loss to follow-up.
Ulviye Aydan NACAK
Lead sponsor
Ataturk University
Sponsor institution