The effect of the preoperational psychoeducation program for Taiwanese breast cancer patients: A three-month follow-up study.

Objective: Studies suggest that psychosocial interventions might be more effective during highly stressful periods, such as before surgery. This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of the Preoperational Health Psychology Education program among Taiwanese breast cancer patients.

Methods: A total of 137 adult women (1) diagnosed with breast cancer; and (2) admitted to the ward for surgery were recruited to join the program one day before surgery.