Introduction
cancer, deaths, anxiety, breast cancer
CANCER, BREAST CANCER
According to the Taiwanese National Health Administration cancer registry, breast cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women, and a total of 2,913 women died from breast cancer in 2021 [Due to nursing staff shortages and limited time for health education, patients face inadequate nursing guidance, resulting in challenges in understanding and adhering to self-care instructions. This leads to unclear perceptions of self-care, inaccurate execution of tasks, and heightened acute side effects, causing anxiety and an increased rate of treatment interruptions. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of audio-visual models and paper-based education leaflets in promoting self-care among breast cancer patients receiving radiation therapy. The objective is to determine if these tools can provide valuable information and support, leading to positive self-care behaviors.