Comparative effectiveness of verbal instruction versus video-based education (VIVid) among family caregivers for improving the quality of life in advanced head and neck cancer patients receiving palliative care in Eastern India: a randomized controlled trial
ConclusionVBE intervention using smart-phone may offer caregivers a viable means of enhancing self-management while improving patients ’ QoL within the socio-cultural challenges for home-based palliative care in India. Further research on training caregivers using digital interventions and home-based visits is recommended.Trial registration numberCTRI/2021/06/034473 [Registered on: 30/06/2021].
Source: Quality of Life Research - Category: Health Management Source Type: research
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