Effectiveness of Enhanced Web-Based Health Education on Self-Care Practices and Quality of Life Among Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma Undergoing TACE

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of enhanced web-based health education on self-care practices and quality of life among patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. A total of 252 participants undergoing transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) will be randomly assigned to an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive routine health education combined with enhanced web-based health education, while the control group will receive routine health education and printed educational materials. Knowledge, self-care practices, and quality of life will be assessed at baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after TACE. The study will determine whether enhanced web-based health education can improve self-care practices and quality of life in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma undergoing TACE.

Inclusion Criteria: * • Patients aged 18 years or older who are diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and are scheduled to undergo Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE) for the first time at the Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City. * Patients who agree to participate in the study and provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * • Patients with HCC scheduled to undergo TACE who have diagnosed cognitive impairment due to neurological disorders. * Patients who are unable to understand spoken Vietnamese. * Patients with language or hearing impairments that interfere with communication and participation in the study.