Self-management Support for Colorectal Cancer Survivors Colorectal Cancer Survivors: A Mixed-methods Study

ABSTRACT: Background: Survivors of colorectal cancer have to face long-term consequences of the disease and its treatment side effects, which in turn affect mood and psychological well-being. Self-management support may help colorectal cancer survivors to achieve healthy lifestyle and better adjustment. However, there is little research evidence to support it and also no theory-based self-management support interventions specifically designed for colorectal cancer survivors in Taiwan. Aim: The study aims is to test the efficacy of the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy -based self-management support program on the primary outcome, quality of life, and secondary outcomes, physical activity, fruit and vegetative intake, body mass index, sleep quality, emotion distress, and fatigue in colorectal cancer survivors . Design: An experimental design with repeated measures will be used to test the intervention efficacy. A convenient sample of 250 colorectal cancer (stage I-III) survivors who has completed initial treatments will be recruited and randomized to the control or intervention group. The intervention includes a colorectal cancer self-management information booklet, a DVD, two individual skill trainings and 12 follow-up telephone calls. These are to establish participants’ self-management skills and healthy lifestyle, including physical activity and healthy eating fruits and vegetables. The control group will receive health education leaflets. Outcome variables will be assessed on the baseline, 2th, 4th, and 6th month in both groups. Descriptive analysis will be used to describe patients’ demographics, disease variables, and outcome variables. The Chi-square, t-test, and General Linear Mix-effect Model will be used to test the efficacy of the study interventions.

DISEASE(S): Colorectal Neoplasms

PROVIDER: 2298134 | ecrin-mdr-crc |

REPOSITORIES: ECRIN MDR