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Abstract Scalp cryotherapy is beneficial in minimizing hair loss in patients with cancer in receipt of chemotherapy when administered successfully under special instructions, which additionally promotes hair regrowth. This study aimed at evaluate Educational Instructions’ Effect on Promoting Hair Regrowth in cancerous Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy and using Scalp Cryotherapy. Design: The study’s methodology was a quasi-experimental approach. Setting: The Hope Cure Cancer Centre in Mansoura City, Egypt, was the site of the current study. Sample: 100 adult female cancer patients who were scheduled to receive chemotherapy and were randomly assigned to one of two equal groups (the control group or the intervention group). Tools: To evaluate patients’ profile, health history, current health status, and side effects of scalp cooling, utilize tool I, called a structured interview questionnaire. Tool II; Modified WHO Hair Loss Scale to examine hair loss measurements before and after each chemotherapy cycle. The third tool, Hair Re-Growth Scale, measures the rate of hair growth and loss. Results: 48% of patients in the intervention group suffered complete hair loss in comparison to 4% in the study group, women in the intervention group made up 52% of thick hair regrowth, indicating very good progress, compared to just 12% in the control group, with a statistically significant difference, psychological factors are the most common factor affect hair regrowth by 75% of patients strongly agree. Conclusion: Cancer patients who adhered to specialized educational instructions found that scalp cryotherapy was beneficial in preventing chemotherapy-induced hair loss and promote hair regrowth. Recommendations: Provide online services and consultation regarding scalp cryotherapy and how to deal with side effects as well as follow-up during the secessions. |