Trial reportJCO oncology practice2021
Videoconference Intervention for Distance Caregivers of Patients With Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Trial report in JCO oncology practice, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT02666183 (Online Information and Support for Distance Caregivers), which is not on this map. Cited by 12 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Online Information and Support for Distance Caregivers
Who cites it
12 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 19 citations in OpenAlex.
- Digital health interventions for informal cancer caregivers' mental health management: a systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Pooled it
- Digital Interventions and Mental Health Outcomes in Patients With Cancer: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.JMIR cancer · 2025Pooled it
- Feasibility, usability, and acceptability of psychoeducational videoconferencing interventions for informal caregivers: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.Research in nursing & health · 2024Pooled it
- Psychological Support Interventions for Healthcare Providers and Informal Caregivers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review of the Literature.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Predictors of initial engagement with an asynchronous cognitive behavioral stress management website among older women with nonmetastatic breast cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Trial
- Close but Not Close Enough: How Distance Caregiving is Associated with Hospice Family Caregiver Hospice Communication Experiences.Health communication · 2024Article
- The Impact of Social Workers in Cirrhosis Care: a Systematic Review.Current treatment options in gastroenterology · 2022Review
- Oncologist Perspectives on Telemedicine for Patients With Cancer: A National Comprehensive Cancer Network Survey.JCO oncology practice · 2021Article
- Psychoeducational Interventions for Caregivers of Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: Protocol for a Randomized Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2021Article
- Psychometric Properties and Clinical Utility of the Distress Thermometer in Caregivers of Persons With Multiple Sclerosis.International journal of MS careArticle
- Effect of 2-Arm Intervention on Emotional Outcomes in Informal Caregivers of Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Pilot Study Trial.International journal of MS careArticle
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8 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
purposeApproximately 20% of caregivers (CGs) live > 1 hour away from the patient and are considered distance caregivers (DCGs) who often report higher distress and anxiety than local CGs. The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness of an intervention aimed at reducing anxiety and distress in DCGs of patients with cancer.
methodsThis randomized controlled trial enrolled DCGs of patients with all cancer types who were being seen monthly by oncologists in outpatient clinics. There were three arms of the intervention delivered over a 4-month period: arm 1 (a) received 4 monthly videoconference-tailored coaching sessions with an advanced practice nurse or social worker focused on information and support, (b) participated in patient's appointments with the oncologist via videoconference over the 4-month study period, and (c) had access to a website designed for DCGs. Arm 2 did not receive the coaching sessions but received the other two components, and arm 3 received access to the DCG website only.
resultsThere were 302 DCGs who provided pre- and postintervention data. There were significant anxiety by group (
conclusionCoaching and use of videoconference technology (to join the DCG into the patient-oncologist office visit) were effective in reducing both anxiety and distress for DCGs. These components could be considered for local CGs who-with COVID-19-are unable to accompany the patient to oncologist visits.
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