Breast Neoplasms, Colorectal Neoplasms, Neoplasms, Prostatic Neoplasms
Conditions
Keywords
neoplasms, rehabilitation, intervention, quality of life, lifestyle
Brief summary
This randomized study evaluates the effect of a multi-focused, psychosocial 6-day residential rehabilitation course at a Danish rehabilitation centre for cancer survivors. The investigators hypothesize that individuals in the intervention group will experience better psychosocial well-being and more adaptive health behaviour changes as compared to individuals in the control group.
Detailed description
Worldwide, the number of cancer survivors is increasing. In the Danish population of 5.4 million people, more than 300 000 are cancer survivors. Given the range of physical, psychological and social late effects of cancer and its primary treatment many survivors need tailored rehabilitation interventions. This randomized study evaluates the effect of a multi-focused, psychosocial 6-day residential rehabilitation course at the Dallund Rehabilitation Centre in Denmark. We hypothesize that individuals in the intervention group will experience better psychosocial well-being and more adaptive health behaviour changes as compared to individuals in the control group.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALPsychosocial rehabilitation course
Groups of 20 cancer survivors participated in a 6-day multi-focused, psychosocial intervention at the Dallund rehabilitation centre. The overall aim was to strengthen each individual's physical, psychological and social functioning. Sharing experiences with other cancer patients and experiencing peer-support was a central issue. The retreat combined lectures, discussions and patient group work on themes such as the treatment of cancer, psychological reactions, spirituality, sexuality and lifestyle. Participants were involved in physical activities, and the daily menu represented a healthy diet. The course was conducted by a multi-disciplinary team. Each participant produced a personal, specific 'action plan', which was intended to serve as a 'booster' after returning to daily life.
Sponsors
University Hospital Århus, Department of Surgery
University Hospital Århus, Urology Department
Randers Regional Hospital
Regional Hospital Hørsholm, Department of Breast Surgery
Danish Cancer Society
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosis of breast, colorectal or prostate cancer * Completion of primary treatment * Ability to participate physically in the activities offered in the intervention
Exclusion criteria
* Acute need for treatment * Terminal cancer phase
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| psychosocial well-being (as assessed by the EORTC-QLQ C30 Quality of life core questionnaire by the European Organization of Research and Treatment in Cancer (EORTC-QLQ C30) and the Profile of Mood States Short form (POMS-SF) | baseline, 1 month follow-up, 6 month follow-up, 12 month follow-up | self-report questionnaire |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| health behaviours: physical activity, diet, tobacco and alcohol consumption, use of health services | baseline, 1 month, 6 month, 12 month follow-up | self-report questionnaire |
| self-rated health | baseline, 1 month, 6 month, 12 month follow-up | self-report item |
| self-efficacy as measured with the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE) | baseline, 1 month, 6 month, 12 month follow-up | self-report questionnaire |
Countries
Denmark
Outcome results
None listed