Development of a preparatory sensory information videotape for women receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer

This study describes the development and testing of a preparatory sensory information (PSI) videotape for women receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer In telephone interviews, 40 women described the sensations they experienced before, during, and after receiving chemotherapy. Sensations described by The women were linked with procedural and temporal elements identified by certified advanced practice oncology nl,nurses to develop a script for the PSI videotape. Won?en currently receiving chemotherapy or who had completed chemo therapy within the last 6 months were asked to share their experiences on videotape. After editing, a 20-minute PSI videotape was produced. Pilot resting with a group of 20 women demonstrated that the intervention helped to prepare them for the sensory experiences associated with chemotherapy and was helpful in developing anticipatory coping and self-cure behaviors.