The younger women's wellness after cancer program: results from feasibility testing in Aotearoa New Zealand (the 'Kowhai study').

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This paper reports the feasibility testing of the Younger Women's Wellness after Cancer Program in Aotearoa New Zealand (the 'Kōwhai Study') by examining (a) intervention uptake, adherence, and sustainability over time and (b) the feasibility of the proposed trial methods.

Methods

Participants were female, aged between 18 and 50 years, and had completed stage I or II breast cancer treatment within the previous 24 months. They also had internet access. Participants were randomly allocated 1:1 to the intervention or control group. The intervention consisted of systematic 12-week internet-based individualised coaching based on promoting a sustainable healthy lifestyle and managing treatment side effects. The control group received the usual care expected from their trea

SUBMITTER: Porter-Steele JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12141147 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature