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ArticleAsia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology2025

Implementing a group-based online mental well-being program for women living with and beyond breast cancer - A mixed methods study.

Natalie Tuckey, Joep van Agteren, Anna Chur-Hansen, Kathina Ali, Daniel B Fassnacht, Lisa Beatty, Monique Bareham, Hannah Wardill, Matthew Iasiello

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Article in Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4citing papers in PubMed
1.1field-weighted citation impact, top 20% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed, 4 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Adapting a mental health program for people with multiple myeloma and smouldering myeloma: a consumer-informed feasibility study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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  2. Strategies to promote the dissemination of psychosocial digital health resources for those affected by cancer: scoping review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Natalie TuckeyMental Health and Well-being Program, Lifelong Health Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, Australia.
Joep van AgterenMental Health and Well-being Program, Lifelong Health Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, Australia.
Anna Chur-HansenSchool of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.
Kathina AliSchool of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Daniel B FassnachtSchool of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Lisa BeattyFlinders University Institute of Mental Health & Well-being, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.
Monique BarehamPatient Advocate and Cancer Survivor - SA 2022 Local Hero, Adelaide, Australia.
Hannah WardillSupportive Oncology Research Group, Precision Medicine Theme (Cancer Program), The South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, Australia.
Matthew IasielloMental Health and Well-being Program, Lifelong Health Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, Australia.
South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute · AUUniversity of Adelaide · AUUniversity of the Sunshine Coast · AUFlinders University · AU

Funding

Hospital Research Foundation GroupSAHMRI
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThere is a gap in available mental well-being services in Australia for women diagnosed with breast cancer. This pilot mixed-methods uncontrolled study aimed to assess the feasibility of an online mental health and well-being intervention, the Be Well Plan (BWP), which enables participants to create a personalized, flexible well-being strategy.

methodsWomen diagnosed with stages I-IV breast cancer were recruited into 4 asynchronous groups to participate in the BWP, a 5-week facilitator-led group-based mental health and well-being program. Psychological measures used at baseline and post-intervention included: the Warwick Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale, Brief Resilience Scale, Self-compassion Scale, 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire, 7-item General Anxiety Disorder scale, and EORC QLQ-C30. Multivariate analysis of variance and effect sizes were calculated on pre- and post-psychological measures, followed by qualitative content analysis on post-completion interviews with participants.

resultsNineteen women (mean age 45.7, standard deviation = 7.74) were included in the study. Large effect sizes were reported for mental well-being, depressive symptoms, and anxiety (partial ω

conclusionThe BWP has the potential to be an effective intervention to support the mental health and well-being of breast cancer survivors. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: This study highlights flexible interventions that accommodate the diverse needs of breast cancer survivors to improve mental well-being and alleviate psychological distress.

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Breast NeoplasmsMental HealthAdultFemaleHumansMiddle AgedPilot ProjectsQuality of Lifebreast cancermental healthsurvivorshipwell‐being

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PMID38558488
PMCPMC11880962
OpenAlexW4393379971

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