Cancer and Ageing Reflections for Elders (CARE): Australian Adaptation of a Psychotherapy for Older Adults With Cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression is common among older adults with cancer. The USA-developed CARE (Cancer and Ageing: Reflection for Elders) psychotherapy intervention, specifically addresses the unique needs of older people (≥ 70 years) navigating the challenges of ageing, depression, and cancer.

Aims

To review and tailor the CARE resources to ensure they are culturally appropriate and acceptable for older Australians.

Methods

Semi-structured cognitive 'think aloud' interviews were conducted with older Australians (≥ 70 years) diagnosed with cancer. Participants reviewed the intervention resources for each session providing feedback on content relevance and understandability. Content analysis was used to analyse the interviews.

Results

We completed 20 cognitive interview

SUBMITTER: Galpin K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12906336 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature