Investigating the use of Barrows Cards to improve self‐management and reduce healthcare costs in adolescents with blood cancer: a pilot study

• DOI: 10.1111/jan.12883
• Publication Date: 2016-01-10T04:48:32Z
• Authors: Annamaria Bagnasco; Simona Calza; Paolo Petralia; Giuseppe Aleo; Laura Fornoni; Loredana Sasso
• Keywords: Self-Management; Blood cancer

Abstract Aim To test if the Barrows Cards method improves adherence to immunosuppressive therapy self‐management following hematopoietic stem‐cell transplantation in adolescents affected by blood cancer and reduce costs. Background Chronically ill need be helped improve self‐management, make sure they can confidently safely manage at home readmissions We identified method, originally used decision‐making skills critical thinking medical students. In this pilot study, we tested efficacy of Method improving adhesion a group analysed its cost‐effectiveness. Design A mixed‐method study. Methods The is an educational intervention based on theory problem‐based learning that uses least 15 cards specially designed teach participants how specific problem. piloted terms 17 before being discharged. Participants were enrolled between 2013‐2015. Activity Based Costing was analyse Results significantly improved reduced readmissions. also showed could healthcare Conclusions Further research required, but effectively nurses chronic patients health