Table 1 Topics and outline of the multimedia information course.
Week | Topic | Outline |
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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 |