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Abstract
Scalp cryotherapy is beneficial in minimizing hair loss in
patients with cancer in receipt of chemotherapy when administered successfully
under special instructions, which additionally promotes hair regrowth. This study
aimed at evaluate Educational Instructions’ Effect on Promoting Hair Regrowth in
cancerous Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy and using Scalp Cryotherapy.
Design: The study’s methodology was a quasi-experimental approach. Setting:
The Hope Cure Cancer Centre in Mansoura City, Egypt, was the site of the current
study. Sample: 100 adult female cancer patients who were scheduled to receive
chemotherapy and were randomly assigned to one of two equal groups (the control
group or the intervention group). Tools: To evaluate patients’ profile, health
history, current health status, and side effects of scalp cooling, utilize tool I, called
a structured interview questionnaire. Tool II; Modified WHO Hair Loss Scale to
examine hair loss measurements before and after each chemotherapy cycle. The
third tool, Hair Re-Growth Scale, measures the rate of hair growth and loss.
Results: 48% of patients in the intervention group suffered complete hair loss in
comparison to 4% in the study group, women in the intervention group made up
52% of thick hair regrowth, indicating very good progress, compared to just 12%
in the control group, with a statistically significant difference, psychological
factors are the most common factor affect hair regrowth by 75% of patients
strongly agree. Conclusion: Cancer patients who adhered to specialized
educational instructions found that scalp cryotherapy was beneficial in preventing
chemotherapy-induced hair loss and promote hair regrowth. Recommendations:
Provide online services and consultation regarding scalp cryotherapy and how to
deal with side effects as well as follow-up during the secessions.