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Feasibility and acceptability of a pilot tailored text messaging intervention for adolescents and young adults completing cancer treatment.
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Psycho-Oncology . Jan2020, Vol. 29 Issue 1, p164-172. 9p. 1 Diagram, 3 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- <bold>Purpose: </bold>Despite cure, adolescents and young adults (AYA) who complete cancer treatment remain at risk for numerous physical and psychological late effects. However, engagement in recommended follow-up care, knowledge of cancer treatment history and risks, and adoption of health promoting behaviors are often suboptimal. The pilot randomized controlled trial assessed the feasibility and acceptability of a text messaging intervention (THRIVE; Texting Health Resources to Inform, motiVate, and Engage) designed to promote well-being, and health knowledge and behaviors.<bold>Methods: </bold>Sixty-one AYA who recently completed cancer therapy enrolled and were randomized to receive THRIVE (n = 31) or an AYA survivor handbook (n = 30). Participants from both groups completed baseline measures and follow-up surveys 16 weeks later. AYA randomized to THRIVE received one to two health-related text messages per day over 16 weeks.<bold>Results: </bold>THRIVE demonstrated a high level of acceptability and feasibility. Exploratory analyses highlighted promising improvements in knowledge, fruit/vegetable intake, and perceptions of health vulnerability.<bold>Conclusions: </bold>Text messaging is an acceptable and feasible intervention approach for improving well-being and health of AYA survivors. Future research is needed to test the impact of text messaging in a larger trial, including whether or not such an intervention can improve clinical outcomes, such as survivors' engagement in follow-up care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *TEXT messages
*YOUNG adults
*CANCER treatment
*TEENAGERS
*HEALTH behavior
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10579249
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Psycho-Oncology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 141357199
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.5287