Colorectal Cancer
Conditions
Interventions
Cancer survivors in the experimental group will receive the intervention, which will consist of 12 face-to-face therapeutic EFT sessions, complemented with ODA. During treatment, the couple learns to
Sponsors
Open University, Tilburg University, The Netherlands Cancer Institute
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Diagnosis of colon or rectal cancer, prostate cancer or breast cancer - Primary cancer treatment was completed between 12 months and 5 years earlier; no recurrence of cancer was diagnosed - Aged between 18 and 75 years - Has a partner relationship of at least three months duration - Screened positively for distressing relational dissatisfaction or low dyadic coping - Both patient and partner are interested in undergoing counseling
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Major psychopathology of either partner - Lack of basic proficiency in the Dutch language - No access to Internet - Participation in concurrent treatment to alleviate relational problems
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Dyadic coping 2. Marital Satisfaction Dyadic coping will be measured with the Revised Dyadic Adjustment Scale (RDAS). The RDAS is a 14-item self-report measure of dyadic coping and relational adjustment in steady couples. Marital satisfaction will be measured with the Maudsley Marital Questionnaire (MMQ). The MMQ is a 20-item self-report questionnaire. Both primary outcomes will be assessed at all time points. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Sexual Functioning 2. Sexual distress 3. Health-Related Quality of Life 4. Psychological distress 5. Body image 6. Perceived intimacy 7. Supportive communication Sexual functioning will be measured with the Sexual Functioning Index (SFI), a 19-item self-report measure. Sexual distress will be measured with the Sexual Distress Scale (SDS), a 12-item questionnaire to assess sexuality-related personal distress. Health-Related Quality of Life will be measured with the MOS SF-36 Health Survey (SF-36), a 36-item questionnaire which is organized into 8 multi-item scales. Psychological distress will be measured with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), a 14-item self-report symptom inventory that measures psychological distress. Body Image will be measured with the Body Image Scale (BIS). Perceived Intimacy will be measured with the Personal Assessment of Intimacy in Relationships (PAIR), a 36-item measure of intimacy, organized into 5 subscales. Finally, supportive communication will be measured with the Support Styles Questionnaire (SSQ), a 19-item self-report questionnaire to assess spousal supportive communication. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactAudrey Beaulen
Postbus 2960 6401 DL Heerlen
Outcome results
None listed