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Pharmacist-Led Education to Improve Neutropenic Precautions in Cancer Patients
Sponsor: Jordan University of Science and Technology
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether pharmacist-led education can improve knowledge and adherence to neutropenic precautions and reduce infection rates in adult cancer patients receiving high-risk chemotherapy. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does pharmacist-led education improve patient knowledge of neutropenic fever prevention? * Does it increase adherence to precautionary behaviors? * Does it reduce the incidence of febrile neutropenia? Researchers will compare two groups: one receiving standard care and the other receiving additional education by a clinical pharmacist, to assess the impact on patient behavior and infection outcomes. Participants will: * Receive either standard care or a structured educational intervention that includes written materials, a counseling session, and an instructional video on neutropenic precautions. * Complete knowledge and adherence surveys before and after the intervention. * Be followed for 2-6 months to monitor adherence, infection rates, and treatment outcomes.
Official title: The Impact of Neutropenic Precaution Education on Knowledge, Adherence, and Infection Rates in Patients With Cancer: A Pharmacist-Led Intervention
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
300
Start Date
2025-07-13
Completion Date
2026-08-31
Last Updated
2026-07-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Pharmacist-Led Neutropenic Education Package
The Pharmacist-Led Neutropenic Education Package (P-NEP) is a structured educational intervention designed to improve cancer patients' knowledge and adherence to neutropenic fever prevention measures during chemotherapy. It is delivered by a clinical pharmacist and consists of: Written educational materials in Arabic, adapted from the CDC's neutropenia infection prevention guidelines. A face-to-face counseling session that explains neutropenia, signs of infection, hygiene and dietary precautions, and appropriate actions in case of fever. An educational video (shared via URL) reinforcing key messages from the session. Patient support resources, including pharmacist contact information and summary instructions for reference. The intervention is administered prior to chemotherapy and reinforced with a follow-up assessment at 2 months. It is intended to empower patients to implement protective behaviors and report early signs of infection, ultimately aiming to reduce the incidence of FN.
Locations (2)
AlBashir Hospital
Amman, Jordan
King Abdullah University Hospital (KAUH)
Irbid, Jordan