Trial reportCancer medicine2023
Internet-administered, low-intensity cognitive behavioral therapy for parents of children treated for cancer: A feasibility trial (ENGAGE).
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- The Emotion and Symptom-Focused Engagement (EASE) Psychotherapeutic Intervention for Parents of Children With Acute Leukemia: A Feasibility Trial.Psycho-oncology · 2025Trial
- Internet-administered, low-intensity cognitive behavioral therapy for parents of children treated for cancer: A feasibility trial (ENGAGE).Cancer medicine · 2023Trial
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- Psychosocial Interventions to Relieve Traumatic Stress Symptoms in Family Caregivers of Children With Cancer: A Scoping Review.Psycho-oncology · 2025Article
- "It is today that counts, and today everything is fine": coping strategies utilized by parents of children treated for cancer who seek psychological support - a qualitative study.BMC psychology · 2025Article
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- Integration of Low Intensity Psychological Support for Children and Young People Receiving Cancer Services: A Qualitative Study of Staff Perspectives.Psycho-oncology · 2025Article
- Engagement With an Internet-Administered, Guided, Low-Intensity Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Intervention for Parents of Children Treated for Cancer: Analysis of Log-Data From the ENGAGE Feasibility Trial.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
- Use and Engagement With Low-Intensity Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques Used Within an App to Support Worry Management: Content Analysis of Log Data.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2024Article
- Involving parents of children treated for cancer in Sweden as public contributors to inform the design and conduct of an evaluation of internet-administered self-help for parents of children treated for cancer: a protocol.Research involvement and engagement · 2024Review
- An mHealth Intervention to Improve Guardians' Adherence to Children's Follow-Up Care for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Tanzania (GuardiansCan Project): Protocol for a Development and Feasibility Study.JMIR research protocols · 2023Article
- Concerns experienced by parents of children treated for cancer: A qualitative study to inform adaptations to an internet-administered, low-intensity cognitive behavioral therapy intervention.Psycho-oncology · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundParents of children treated for cancer may experience mental health difficulties, such as depression and anxiety. There is a lack of evidence-based psychological interventions for parents, with psychological support needs unmet. An internet-administered, guided, low-intensity cognitive behavioral therapy-based (LICBT) self-help intervention may provide a solution.
methodsThe feasibility and acceptability of such an intervention was examined using a single-arm feasibility trial (ENGAGE). Primary objectives examined: (1) estimates of recruitment and retention rates; (2) feasibility and acceptability of data collection instruments and procedures; and (3) intervention feasibility and acceptability. Clinical outcomes were collected at baseline, post-treatment (12 weeks), and follow-up (6 months).
resultsThe following progression criteria were met: sample size was exceeded within 5 months, with 11.0% enrolled of total population invited, study dropout rate was 24.0%, intervention dropout was 23.6%, missing data remained at ≤10% per measure, and no substantial negative consequences related to participation were reported. Intervention adherence was slightly lower than progression criteria (47.9%).
conclusionFindings suggest an internet-administered, guided, LICBT self-help intervention may represent a feasible and acceptable solution for parents of children treated for cancer. With minor study protocol and intervention modifications, progression to a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) and subsequent superiority RCT is warranted.
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