(a) a one-hour face to face education session conducted by
an oncology nurse; (b) a handbook that contained
educational information regarding ways to increase
self-efficacy, the core components of self-management
during chemotherapy and common problems faced by
colorectal cancer patients such as managing the adverse
effects of chemotherapy, exercise and diet; (c) a 30-min
audiotape providing information on relaxation techni-
ques to manage chemotherapy-related symptoms; and
(d) four monthly health-coaching telephone follow-up
sessions (20–40 min for each session) delivered by an
oncology nurse