Development and initial evaluation of a telephone-delivered, behavioral activation, and problem-solving treatment program to address functional goals of breast cancer survivors Journal Article
| Authors: | Lyons, K. D.; Hull, J. G.; Kaufman, P. A.; Li, Z.; Seville, J. L.; Ahles, T. A.; Kornblith, A. B.; Hegel, M. T. |
| Article Title: | Development and initial evaluation of a telephone-delivered, behavioral activation, and problem-solving treatment program to address functional goals of breast cancer survivors |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this research was to develop and pilot test an intervention to optimize functional recovery for breast cancer survivors. Over two studies, 31 women enrolled in a goal-setting program via telephone. All eligible women enrolled (37% of those screened) and 66% completed all study activities. Completers were highly satisfied with the intervention, using it to address, on average, four different challenging activities. The longitudinal analysis showed a main effect of time for overall quality of life (F(5, 43.1) = 5.1, p = 0.001) and improvements in active coping (F (3, 31.7) = 4.9, p = 0.007), planning (F (3, 36.0) = 4.1, p = 0.01), reframing (F (3, 29.3) = 8.5, p < 0.001), and decreases in self-blame (F (3,31.6) = 4.3, p = 0.01). The intervention is feasible and warrants further study to determine its efficacy in fostering recovery and maximizing activity engagement after cancer treatment. © 2015 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. |
| Keywords: | adult; clinical article; middle aged; patient satisfaction; cancer patient; quality of life; breast cancer; motivation; cancer survivor; lymphedema; patient participation; depression; survivorship; anxiety disorder; self concept; coping behavior; daily life activity; occupational therapy; problem solving; goal attainment; rehabilitation; behavior therapy; stress management; physiotherapy; functional status; longitudinal study; planning; hospital anxiety and depression scale; human; female; article; self blame; stretching exercise; teletherapy |
| Journal Title: | Journal of Psychosocial Oncology |
| Volume: | 33 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| ISSN: | 0734-7332 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group |
| Date Published: | 2015-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 199 |
| End Page: | 218 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07347332.2014.1002659 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PMCID: | PMC4409506 |
| PUBMED: | 25668509 |
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| Notes: | Export Date: 3 June 2015 -- Source: Scopus |
