'malignant neoplasm' and 'cancer'
Conditions
Interventions
2)
change
Couples in the intervention group will receive 12 sessions of Emotion Focused
Couple Therapy (EFCT), offered by a registered EFT therapist. This is the same
treatment for relation problems as is off
and 3) integration, consolidation and relapse prevention.
Couples will also be asked to fill in a short questionnaire through the
internet using Experience Sampling Methodology (ESM) during 3 days a
(Colorectal/prostate/breast) cancer
Partner relationship
Web-based Online Digital Assistance
Sponsors
Open Universiteit
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - diagnosis of colorectal, prostate or breast cancer - primary cancer treatment was completed between 12 months and 5 years earlier, no recurrence of cancer has been diagnosed - aged between 18 and 75 years - has a partner relationship of at least three months duration - screened positive for distressing relational dissatisfaction or low dyadic coping - both patient and partner are interested in undergoing counseling
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Major psychopathology of patient or 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 |
|---|---|
| The primary study outcomes on baseline (T0), after completement of the intervention (T1) and after 6-months follow-up (T2) are: 1) Level of dyadic coping 2) Level of relational satisfaction | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary study outcomes on baseline (T0), after completement of the intervention (T1) and after 6-months follow-up (T2) are: 1)The level of sexual functioning 2) The level of sexual distress 3) The level of sexual satisfaction 4) The level of perceived intimacy 5) The level of supportive communication (about sexual issues) 6)The body image 7) The amount of psychological distress 8) The generic Health Related Quality of Life | — |
Countries
Albania
Outcome results
None listed