Trial reportCancer nursing
A pilot randomized controlled trial testing a minimal intervention to prepare breast cancer survivors for recovery.
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3 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Effect of Psychological Intervention on Fear of Cancer Recurrence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology · 2019Pooled it
- Home-based multidimensional survivorship programmes for breast cancer survivors.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2017Pooled it
- Towards a Stepped Care Model for Managing Fear of Cancer Recurrence or Progression in Cancer Survivors.Cancer management and research · 2021Review
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Abstract
backgroundInterventions addressing cancer survivors' posttreatment concerns can be time-intensive and require specialized staff. Research is needed to identify feasible minimal intervention strategies to improve survivors' quality of life after treatment.
objectivesThe objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and short-term impact of a minimal clinic intervention on breast cancer survivors' quality of life, unmet needs, distress, and cancer worry. INTERVENTIONS/
methodsIn this randomized controlled pilot trial, we enrolled breast cancer survivors at the end of treatment and administered baseline surveys. Participants were randomized to study arm (4-week video plus educational booklet intervention group and usual care group) and completed follow-up surveys at 10 weeks. Linear regression was used to examine intervention effects on quality of life outcomes controlling for clinical and demographic factors. Open-ended questions were used to examine program satisfaction and obtain feedback to improve the intervention.
resultsWe enrolled 92 survivors in the trial. Participants rated the intervention highly and reported feeling less isolated and having more realistic expectations about their recovery after completing the program. Despite positive qualitative findings, no significant intervention effects were observed for quality of life, unmet needs, distress, or cancer worry in unadjusted or adjusted analyses.
conclusionsFuture research is needed to define optimal intervention elements to prepare breast cancer survivors for the posttreatment period. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Effective survivorship interventions may require more intensive components such as clinical input and longer follow-up periods.
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