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ArticleJMIR cancer2024

Delivering a Group-Based Quality of Life Intervention to Young Adult Cancer Survivors via a Web Platform: Feasibility Trial.

Rina S Fox, Tara K Torres, Terry A Badger, Emmanuel Katsanis, DerShung Yang, Stacy D Sanford, David E Victorson, Betina Yanez, Frank J Penedo, Michael H Antoni and 1 more

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Article in JMIR cancer, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Rina S FoxDivision of Advanced Nursing Practice and Science, University of Arizona College of Nursing, Tucson, AZ, United States.ORCID 0000-0003-4307-5259
Tara K TorresDepartment of Psychology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States.ORCID 0009-0007-5306-711X
Terry A BadgerDivision of Advanced Nursing Practice and Science, University of Arizona College of Nursing, Tucson, AZ, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-2403-9562
Emmanuel KatsanisUniversity of Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson, AZ, United States.ORCID 0000-0003-1466-6965
DerShung YangBrightOutcome, Inc., Buffalo Grove, IL, United States.ORCID 0009-0004-4566-377X
Stacy D SanfordDepartment of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-2549-7901
David E VictorsonDepartment of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-3530-8633
Betina YanezDepartment of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States.ORCID 0000-0003-1503-0600
Frank J PenedoDepartment of Psychology, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-2780-0417
Michael H AntoniDepartment of Psychology, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-3971-0873
Laura B OswaldDepartment of Health Outcomes and Behavior, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, United States.ORCID 0000-0001-6281-2512

Funding

VITAMIN AP30CA023074 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · PI Rachna Shroff · 1985 to 2026
$110.2M
Improving sleep in gynecologic cancer survivorsK08CA247973 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · PI FOX, RINA S · 2021 to 2025
$926k
NCI NIH HHS K08 CA247973NCI NIH HHS P30 CA023074
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Young adult (YA) cancer survivors frequently report unmet health information and peer support needs, as well as poor health-related quality of life (HRQOL). YAs also have expressed a desire that behavioral interventions be convenient. In response to this, our team has developed a 10-week, group-based, supportive care intervention titled TOGETHER to improve YA cancer survivors' HRQOL. TOGETHER is delivered via videoconference and has shown initial feasibility, acceptability, and promise for improving HRQOL among YA survivors. Objective: In an effort to increase convenience, the goal of this 2-part study was to design and test a website to host the TOGETHER intervention for YA cancer survivors aged 18-39 years at the time of participation and aged 15-39 years at the time of initial cancer diagnosis. Methods: In part 1, we leveraged an existing web-based platform and adapted it to meet the needs of TOGETHER. We conducted 3 iterative waves of usability testing with 3 YAs per wave to refine the website. In part 2, we conducted a single-group feasibility trial of TOGETHER using the website. Primary outcomes were feasibility (ie, recruitment, retention, and attendance) and acceptability (ie, satisfaction). Results: Usability testing participants (n=9) indicated that the TOGETHER website was easy to use (mean 5.9, SD 1.3) and easy to learn (mean 6.5, SD 0.9; possible ranges 1-7). Qualitative feedback identified needed revisions to the aesthetics (eg, images), content (eg, session titles), function (eg, clarity of functionality), and structure (eg, expandable sections), which were implemented. In the feasibility trial, participants (n=7) were an average of 25 (SD 4.7) years old and mostly non-Hispanic White (n=4, 57%). Recruitment (58%) and retention (71%) rates and average session attendance (mean 7.1 , SD 4.2) supported feasibility. Participant agreement with positive statements about TOGETHER and average satisfaction ratings (mean 5.06, SD 1.64; possible range: 1-7) demonstrated acceptability. Conclusions: Results supported the usability, feasibility, and acceptability of the TOGETHER program and website. By providing the content digitally, the program effectively addresses YAs' expressed preference for convenience. Future studies are needed to increase TOGETHER's efficiency and explore its efficacy for improving targeted outcomes.

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Cancer SurvivorsFeasibility StudiesInternetQuality of LifeAdolescentAdultFemaleHumansMaleNeoplasmsYoung Adultcancer survivorsclinical trialsdigital therapeuticsnonrandomizedpsychosocial interventionsurvivorshipusability testingyoung adults

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PMID39631050
PMCPMC11634045

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