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Trial reportSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2019

Reimagine: a randomized controlled trial of an online, symptom self-management curriculum among breast cancer survivors.

S K Smith, K MacDermott, S Amarasekara, W Pan, D Mayer, M Hockenberry

Abstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 21 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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21citing papers in PubMed, 4 pooled it
1.3field-weighted citation impact, top 16% of its field
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

21 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 47 citations in OpenAlex.

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  20. An evaluation of a cancer survivorship education class for follow-up care.Canadian oncology nursing journal = Revue canadienne de nursing oncologique · 2021
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

S K SmithDuke University School of Nursing, Box 3322, Durham, NC, 27710, USA. sophia.smith@duke.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7809-0339
K MacDermottThe MacDermott Method, Inc., 345 N. Maple Drive, Suite 208, Beverly Hills, CA, 90210, USA.
S AmarasekaraDuke University School of Nursing, Box 3322, Durham, NC, 27710, USA.
W PanDuke University School of Nursing, Box 3322, Durham, NC, 27710, USA.
D MayerUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
M HockenberryDuke University School of Nursing, Box 3322, Durham, NC, 27710, USA.
Duke University · USMcDermott International (United States) · USUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · US

Funding

Pfizer Independent Grants for Learning & Change 16218019
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeChronic pain, depression, and fatigue are common effects resulting from the cancer experience; new interventions are needed. This study examined the effect of Reimagine, an online symptom self-management curriculum that teaches coping skills, on key outcomes.

methodsAdult breast cancer survivors with chronic pain were recruited from the Army of Women volunteer registry for this randomized controlled trial and randomized 1:1 to Reimagine or usual care conditions. Electronic surveys collected demographic, clinical, and outcome data at baseline and 18 weeks post-intervention.

resultsParticipants (N = 89) were mean age 56.7 ± 8.7 years; 67% married; 58% employed; mean years since diagnosis 8.2 ± 6.6; and 89% were in remission or cured of their breast cancer. There was a significant difference in the change in depression scores for treatment (M = - 1.7, SD = 4.5) and usual care (M = 0.3, SD = 3.8) conditions; t(85) = - 2.3, p = .03. Difference in the change in fatigue scores was significant for treatment (M = 4.8, SD = 9.0) and usual care (M = 1.2, SD = 6.6) conditions; t(87) = 2.2, p = .03. Most Reimagine users (94%) would recommend the curriculum to others.

conclusionsThese results suggest that Reimagine has an effect on depression and fatigue symptoms for breast cancer survivors. Online programs can be a feasible and effective alternative to in-person support. Additional research is recommended with larger and more diverse samples.

Indexed as

Adaptation, PsychologicalBreast NeoplasmsCancer PainCancer SurvivorsCognitive Behavioral TherapyCurriculumEducation, DistanceFatigueFemaleHumansMiddle AgedPalliative CarePatient Education as TopicQuality of LifeSelf-ManagementSurveys and QuestionnairesBreast cancer survivorsCancer survivorshipChronic painDepressionFatigueRandomized controlled trialSelf careSymptom management

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PMID30146666
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