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An mHealth Positive Psychology Intervention to Reduce Cancer Burden in Young Adult Cancer Survivors
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating an empirically supported protocol, further refined with evidence-based strategies and Health education for Survivorship and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 155 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
We aim to refine and pilot test an 8-week phone- and app-based intervention to promote hope, and thereby mitigate life disruption caused by cancer diagnosis and treatment, among young adults (YAs); our proposal involves (Aim 1) formative research among YA survivors and healthcare providers; and (Aim 2) an randomized controlled trial (RCT) of the intervention vs. attention control among 150 YA cancer survivors. The proposed research is innovative in its use of: 1) a novel intervention target - hope - as a mechanism for addressing goal-disruption and quality of life (QOL) among YA survivors; and 2) novel mHealth components and population-based recruitment strategy (via social media) that are particularly relevant to YA survivors and those with potentially limited access to healthcare. This proposal has potential high impact due to the number of YA cancer survivors for whom the intervention may be relevant, the intervention's potential utility in enhancing hope and QOL among YAs, and its reach/scalability.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The intervention utilizes an empirically supported protocol, further refined with evidence-based strategies targeting the needs of young adult (YA) survivors. Its long-term goal is to promote hopeful thinking, and ultimately enhance other long-term markers of quality of life (QOL) (including mental health and health behaviors). The intervention follows 8 weekly curricula, reinforced through psychoeducation and skill-building, homework/practical application, and self-monitoring. Its 8-week design was informed by cognitive behavioral therapy and positive psychology intervention literature.
Health education regarding maintaining a healthy weight, physical activity, and nutrition, based on American Cancer Society and NCI guidelines/recommendations.