Trial reportCurrent oncology (Toronto, Ont.)2022
Feasibility, Acceptability, and Clinical Significance of a Dyadic, Web-Based, Psychosocial and Physical Activity Self-Management Program (
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22 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- The impact of digital interactive interventions on survivorship outcomes in prostate cancer: a systematic narrative review.BMC cancer · 2025Pooled it
- Effects of web-based interventions on cancer caregivers' burden and quality of life: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Palliative & supportive care · 2025Pooled it
- Effectiveness of Digital Lifestyle Interventions on Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Well-Being: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Pooled it
- Effectiveness of mobile health in symptom management of prostate cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in digital health · 2025Pooled it
- Effectiveness of Psychological Interventions in Improving Relationship Functioning Among Couples Coping With Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Psycho-oncology · 2025Pooled it
- Nonpharmacologic interventions for managing distress, anxiety, and depression for patients with cancer and their family caregivers: A systematic review and meta-analysis.CA: a cancer journal for cliniciansPooled it
- Exploring engagement with a web-based self-directed psychoeducational program for advanced cancer patients and their caregivers (iFOCUS): A sub study analysis of the DIAdIC trial.Palliative medicine · 2026Trial
- Effectiveness of proactive health interventions in reducing symptoms and enhancing self-efficacy and self-management in prostate cancer survivors: a randomized controlled trial.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Trial
- Translating Evidence-Based Self-Management Interventions Using a Stepped-Care Approach for Patients With Cancer and Their Caregivers: A Pilot Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial Design.Psycho-oncology · 2025Trial
- Acceptability of My Ten: a physical activity intervention for family caregivers of people with advanced cancer.BMC palliative care · 2026Article
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- A targeted literature review on the impact of tailored interventions on patient outcomes in oncology.Oncogene · 2025Review
- Exploring the role of psychological flexibility in relationship functioning among couples coping with prostate cancer: a cross-sectional study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- The effectiveness of dyadic interventions for health outcomes of prostate cancer patients and informal caregivers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC nursing · 2025Article
- Posttreatment health interventions for adult cancer survivors and their families: an integrated review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Review
- Cancer Patients' Perspectives and Requirements of Digital Health Technologies: A Scoping Literature Review.Cancers · 2024Article
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- A Web-Based Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Couples Dealing With Chronic Cancer-Related Fatigue: Protocol for a Single-Arm Pilot Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundProstate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis among men. Family caregivers (often female spouses) play a key role in ensuring patients' needs are met, frequently assuming their role with no formal training, which can contribute to a high burden. The purpose of this study was to pilot
methods49 men with prostate cancer and their caregivers were randomized to
resultsFeasibility benchmarks were met with the exception for recruitment with on average 6.1 dyads recruited/month (benchmark: 8 dyads/month). Benchmarks of acceptability focused on attrition (<25%) and system usability, which were met. Using the strict criteria for adherence of 100% of the module viewed and participants spending at least 15 min on the module, 45% of participants were adherent. The clinical significance on anxiety and quality of life was supported for caregivers, and mostly supported for the men with prostate cancer.
conclusionThis pilot trial was successful, with minor modifications needed prior to a large trial.
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