Evaluation of the radiation therapy information evening for patients

Radiation oncology centres are always seeking new ways in which to improve the standard of patient care. In early 2001, a patient information evening was trialled once a month for eight months, with thirty six patients, their family and friends attending. For the last five months, a survey was conducted to determine if the format of these evenings was appropriate or if modifications were needed to further enhance the evenings. The results of the survey indicated that all aspects of the evening were successful and that there was no need to change the current format. The survey also highlighted the positive benefits that the evening had provided for the patients. (author abstract)