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Trial reportBMC cancer2015

The Kanker Nazorg Wijzer (Cancer Aftercare Guide) protocol: the systematic development of a web-based computer tailored intervention providing psychosocial and lifestyle support for cancer survivors.

Roy A Willems, Catherine A W Bolman, Ilse Mesters, Iris M Kanera, Audrey A J M Beaulen, Lilian Lechner

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Trial report in BMC cancer, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 32 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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32 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Roy A WillemsFaculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Open University of the Netherlands, P.O. Box 2960, 6401 DL, Heerlen, The Netherlands. roy.willems@ou.nl.
Catherine A W BolmanFaculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Open University of the Netherlands, P.O. Box 2960, 6401 DL, Heerlen, The Netherlands. catherine.bolman@ou.nl.
Ilse MestersCAPHRI School for Public Health and Primary Care, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands. ilse.mesters@maastrichtuniversity.nl.
Iris M KaneraFaculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Open University of the Netherlands, P.O. Box 2960, 6401 DL, Heerlen, The Netherlands. iris.kanera@ou.nl.
Audrey A J M BeaulenFaculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Open University of the Netherlands, P.O. Box 2960, 6401 DL, Heerlen, The Netherlands. audrey.beaulen@ou.nl.
Lilian LechnerFaculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Open University of the Netherlands, P.O. Box 2960, 6401 DL, Heerlen, The Netherlands. lilian.lechner@ou.nl.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAfter primary treatment, many cancer survivors experience psychosocial, physical, and lifestyle problems. To address these issues, we developed a web-based computer tailored intervention, the Kanker Nazorg Wijzer (Cancer Aftercare Guide), aimed at providing psychosocial and lifestyle support for cancer survivors. The purpose of this article is to describe the systematic development and the study design for evaluation of this theory and empirical based intervention. METHODS/

designFor the development of the intervention, the steps of the Intervention Mapping protocol were followed. A needs assessment was performed consisting of a literature study, focus group interviews, and a survey study to get more insight into cancer survivors' health issues. This resulted in seven problem areas that were addressed in the intervention: cancer-related fatigue, return to work, anxiety and depression, social relationships and intimacy, physical activity, diet, and smoking. To address these problem areas, the principles of problem-solving therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy are used. At the start of the intervention, participants have to fill in a screening questionnaire. Based on their answers, participants receive tailored advice about which problem areas deserve their attention. Participants were recruited from November 2013 through June 2014 by hospital staff from 21 hospitals in the Netherlands. Patients were selected either during follow-up visits to the hospital or from reviews of the patients' files. The effectiveness of the intervention is being tested in a randomized controlled trial consisting of an intervention group (n = 231) and waiting list control group (n = 231) with a baseline measurement and follow-up measurements at 3, 6, and 12 months. DISCUSSION: Using the Intervention Mapping protocol resulted in a theory and evidence-based intervention providing tailored advice to cancer survivors on how to cope with psychosocial and lifestyle issues after primary treatment.

trial registrationDutch Trial Register NTR3375.

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Adaptation, PsychologicalEvidence-Based MedicineHealth SurveysHumansLife StyleNeoplasmsProgram DevelopmentSurvivorsUser-Computer InterfaceWeb Browser

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