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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2025

Co-designing a web-based intervention (RESTORE) to support self-management of cancer-related fatigue in people living with a brain tumour.

R Campbell, J M Shaw, H Banks, T Carlick, M M Faris, M S Jeon, D Legge, C Foster, R Leonard, R J Chan and 4 more

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R CampbellPsycho-Oncology Cooperative Research Group, School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
J M ShawPsycho-Oncology Cooperative Research Group, School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
H BanksPsycho-Oncology Cooperative Research Group, School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
T CarlickPsycho-Oncology Cooperative Research Group, School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
M M FarisPsycho-Oncology Cooperative Research Group, School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
M S JeonPsycho-Oncology Cooperative Research Group, School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
D LeggeOliva Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre, Austin Hospital, Heidelberg, Australia.
C FosterCentre for Psychosocial Research in Cancer (CentRIC), School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
R LeonardBrain Cancer Collective, NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
R J ChanCaring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia.
M R AgarImproving Palliative, Aged and Chronic Care Through Clinical Research and Translation (IMPACCT), Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, NSW, Australia.
A MillerPsycho-Oncology Cooperative Research Group, School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
H M DhillonPsycho-Oncology Cooperative Research Group, School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia. haryana.dhillon@sydney.edu.au.
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Medical Research Future Fund MRFBC000016
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeCancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a debilitating symptom commonly reported by people with a brain tumour (BT). Many interventions have been developed to reduce CRF; however, few have been evaluated in people with BT despite the unique functional deficits experienced by this population. We aimed to explore the appropriateness of a web-based intervention (RESTORE) to support self-management of fatigue for people with a BT and identify recommended modifications.

methodsSemi-structured interviews were conducted with people with BT, their caregivers and healthcare professionals (HCPs) who treat them. Interviews explored the appropriateness of RESTORE for this population, and suggested modifications to improve relevance and suitability. Interviews were transcribed and analysed thematically using interpretive description to devise recommendations.

resultsForty participants were interviewed (24 people with BT, 5 caregivers, 11 HCPs). Four themes were identified: feedback on content; feedback on format; feedback on use; and, barriers to engagement. These themes were linked by an overarching need for flexible and responsive tailoring to the unique needs of people with BT. Thirty-two recommended modifications were derived from feedback to optimise RESTORE for this population.

conclusionResults suggest a BT-specific version of RESTORE would be acceptable to address fatigue in this population. Recommended adaptations include greater flexibility and tailoring of content and format for effective use among people with BT. Barriers to engagement including digital access and literacy and awareness of the resource should be addressed in the implementation of a BT-specific version of RESTORE.

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Brain NeoplasmsFatigueInternet-Based InterventionSelf-ManagementAdultAgedCaregiversFemaleHealth PersonnelHumansInternetInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchCancer-related fatigueCo-designOnline interventionPrimary brain tumourQualitative research

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PMCPMC12037432

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