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Nurse-Led Self-Management Program on Taste Alteration in Women With Breast Cancer
Sponsor: Izmir Bakircay University
Summary
Taste alteration is a common and distressing symptom experienced by women with breast cancer receiving taxane-based chemotherapy. This symptom may negatively affect food intake, nutritional status, psychological well-being, and quality of life. Although several approaches have been suggested for the management of chemotherapy-related taste alteration, evidence regarding structured nurse-led self-management interventions in this patient group remains limited.
Official title: The Effect of a Nurse-Led Self-Management Program on Taste Alteration, Nutritional Status, and Quality of Life in Women With Breast Cancer Receiving Taxane-Based Chemotherapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
68
Start Date
2026-02-16
Completion Date
2026-08-24
Last Updated
2026-06-26
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Nurse-led Self-Management Program
This 8-week nurse-led self-management program is a behavioral supportive care intervention designed specifically for women with breast cancer receiving taxane-based chemotherapy. The program focuses on the self-management of taxane-related taste alteration and associated nutritional problems. It includes structured nurse-led education, regular assessment of taste-related symptoms, self-monitoring of taste changes and food-related difficulties, individualized counseling, goal setting, problem-solving support, and practical strategies to maintain food intake and quality of life during chemotherapy. The intervention is delivered in addition to routine care and differs from general chemotherapy education by specifically integrating taste alteration management, nutritional self-management, and nurse-led follow-up within a structured 8-week program.
Locations (1)
Izmir Provincal Health Directorate Izmir City Hospital
Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)