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A feasibility study of an integrated couples-based supportive programme for Chinese couples living with colorectal cancer.


ABSTRACT:

Aim

To test the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy of using an integrated approach combined online and in-person delivery to support colorectal cancer (CRC) patients and their spousal caregivers coping positively with cancer together.

Design

A single-arm pre-post-feasibility design was used.

Methods

Chinese CRC patient-partner dyads (N = 24) accessed the blended intervention combined online platform and face-to-face sessions for six weeks between October 2019 to January 2020. Feasibility was measured through recruitment and retention and acceptability was examined by intervention engagement and post-treatment programme evaluation. Effect sizes were calculated using the complete data (N = 20 couple dyads) to evaluate preliminary treatment effect.

Results

Recruitment (70.6%) and retention rates (83.3%) supported programme feasibility. Participants' positive intervention engagements and evaluations indicated acceptability. The overall small-to-medium improvements in most outcome measures verified preliminary efficacy of the integrated couples-based supportive programme. The findings support its feasible and acceptable for couples coping with CRC and show potential efficacy.

SUBMITTER: Luo X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7877155 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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A feasibility study of an integrated couples-based supportive programme for Chinese couples living with colorectal cancer.

Luo Xingjuan X   Li Jieyu J   Cao Qian Q   Sun Liya L   Chen Ying Y   Zhao Jie J   Li Qiuping Q  

Nursing open 20201126 2


<h4>Aim</h4>To test the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy of using an integrated approach combined online and in-person delivery to support colorectal cancer (CRC) patients and their spousal caregivers coping positively with cancer together.<h4>Design</h4>A single-arm pre-post-feasibility design was used.<h4>Methods</h4>Chinese CRC patient-partner dyads (N = 24) accessed the blended intervention combined online platform and face-to-face sessions for six weeks between October 20  ...[more]

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