Effects of a self-efficacy promotion program on prevention behaviors and clinical complications in patients with cholangiocarcinoma undergoing percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage

Authors

  • Amornrat Papakang Faculty of Nursing, Mahasarakham University
  • Apinya Wongpiriyayothar Faculty of Nursing, Mahasarakham University

Keywords:

PTBD, self-efficacy theory, complication prevention behavior, complications cholangiocarcinoma

Abstract

This quasi-experimental study aimed to examine the effects of a self-efficacy promotion program on prevention behaviors and clinical complications in patients with cholangiocarcinoma undergoing percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD). The sample consisted of 46 patients with newly diagnosed cholangiocarcinoma who underwent PTBD and were admitted to the surgical department of Roi Et Hospital. Simple random sampling was used to recruit sample. They were divided into an experimental group and a control group, with 23 patients in each group. The program was developed based on Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory, comprising emotional arousal reduction, modeling, mastery experiences, and verbal persuasion. The activities were conducted over a five-week period. Data were collected using a complication prevention behavior questionnaire and a complication record form. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-test, Chi-square test, and Fisher’s exact test.

The results revealed that the experimental group had significantly higher complication prevention behavior scores (p<0.001); and significantly lower incidence of complications including dislodgement, obstruction, and infection (p<0.05) compared to the control group. Therefore, the program can be applied in pre-discharge care and home-based care.

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2026-03-18

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Papakang A, Wongpiriyayothar A. Effects of a self-efficacy promotion program on prevention behaviors and clinical complications in patients with cholangiocarcinoma undergoing percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage. J Nurs Sci Health [internet]. 2026 Mar. 18 [cited 2026 Mar. 22];49(1):82-95. available from: https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/nah/article/view/279051

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