Development and pilot testing of a psychosocial intervention program for young breast cancer survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To describe the development, pilot testing, and dissemination of a psychosocial intervention addressing concerns of young breast cancer survivors (YBCS).

Methods

Intervention development included needs assessment with community organizations and interviews with YBCS. Based on evidence-based models of treatment, the intervention included tools for managing anxiety, fear of recurrence, tools for decision-making, and coping with sexuality/relationship issues. After pilot testing in a university setting, the program was disseminated to two community clinical settings.

Results

The program has two distinct modules (anxiety management and relationships/sexuality) that were delivered in two sessions; however, due to attrition, an all day workshop evolved. An author

SUBMITTER: Ahmed K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4779394 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature