Feasibility Randomised Control Trial of OptiMal: A Self-Management Intervention for Cancer Survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Cancer survivors can experience symptoms such as fatigue, pain and distress that persist for many months following treatment. These enduring symptoms often impact on participation in self-care activities, returning to school and/or work, and leisure and social activities. Self-management support is increasingly recognised as a core aspect of cancer survivorship care to reduce the impact of persistent symptoms. The purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility and potential effectiveness of a group-based self-management intervention, OptiMal, to improve the physical and psychological health of cancer survivors. OptiMal is a six-week intervention comprising weekly sessions on fatigue, stress and physical activity, diet and effective communication strategies.

Methods

SUBMITTER: Boland L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10742444 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature