cancer
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group:interview patients about their significant memories, then a life memoir generated based on their reminiscence. the life memoir will be returned to the patient
control group:health education
Sponsors
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. be diagnosed with lung cancer and are undergoing chemotherapy currently; 2. be aware of his/her diagnosis of cancer; 3. aged older than 18 years and able to read and communicate in Chinese (Mandarin); 4. can identify one family member who is considered as the significant caregiver to receive the intervention together.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. currently participating in other psychosocial intervention studies; 2. patients and family caregivers who are deemed too ill to participate in the research as determined by the physician.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| dignity; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| depression;spiritual well-being;satisfaction with life;satisfaction with the program;qualitative data;closeness; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactXiao Jinnan
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Outcome results
None listed