'malignant neoplasm' and 'cancer'
Conditions
Interventions
The participants in the experimental group receive access to the online
intervention for 6 months. The intervention will provide information and
tailored advice through different modules on the foll
Sponsors
Open Universiteit
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: a) diagnosis of cancer; b)18 years of age or older; (c) no cancer activity diagnosed at the last hospital control visit; (d) successful completion of the main treatment period, up to one year ago; (e) able to read and to speak Dutch; (f) internet access and minimal internet experience (weekly access; so that access and skill in using the internet do not confound study results); and (g) no serious medical, psychiatric or cognitive disease that would interfere with participation (e.g. Alzheimer*s disease).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with a serious medical, psychiatric, or cognitive disease that would interfere with participation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary effect outcomes at baseline and 3, 6 and 12 months after the start of the intervention are: 1) Quality of life 2) The extent of psychological distress | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes at baseline and 3, 6 and 12 months after the start of the intervention are: 1) Lifestyle behaviors 2) Self-management skills and problem solving skills (coping) 3) Information needs 4) Perceived social support | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed