Enhancing patient education in multiple myeloma – The intersection of cognitive load and socio-emotional adaptation theory

Key Points

• Improved patient education contributes to enhanced health literacy and understanding of treatment options.
• Significant findings include reduced cognitive load, which may increase retention of information about multiple myeloma.
• Assessment using socio-emotional adaptation theory helps identify emotional responses and coping strategies in patients.
• Tailored educational approaches may support emotional wellbeing but need broader validation.