Table 1 Topics and outline of the multimedia information course.

From: Multimedia-based hormone therapy information program for patients with prostate cancer: the result of a randomized pilot study

Week

Topic

Outline

1

Introduction to hormone therapy and the multimedia information program

Anatomical structure and functions of the prostate; hormone therapy; possible side effects of hormone therapy and methods for their prevention and mitigation; application of the multimedia hormone therapy information program; and patients’ sharing of experiences

2

Mindfulness-based stress reduction

What is mindfulness-based stress reduction and its benefits? Preparation for the mindfulness-based stress reduction exercise; how to perform mindfulness-based stress reduction; practicing mindfulness-based stress reduction exercises; recording practice status

3

Enhancement of health

What are the benefits of exercise? Opportune moments for exercise; assessment; points for attention and skills (aerobic, resistance, and flexibility exercises); demonstration

4

Relief of stress

What is stress? Causes of stress, body’s response to stress; stress management strategies, e.g., planting vegetables/flowers, training in self-confidence skills, engaging in appropriate social activities, having social resources; and patients’ sharing of experiences

5

Positive thinking

What is positive thinking? Looking at things from different perspectives; how to avoid automatic negative thinking and creating negative emotions; practice to avoid looking at things from an unreasonable perspective; practice to look at things from a reasonable perspective; record practice status; and patients’ sharing of experiences

6

Preventing and managing fatigue

What is cancer-related fatigue and its possible causes? Methods for evaluating cancer-related fatigue; skills for preventing or relieving cancer-related fatigue; monitor and record fatigue level; arrange and adjust daily life to save energy, exercise, stress adjustment, and develop good sleeping habits; and patients’ sharing of experiences