Randomized Trial of a Social Networking Intervention for Cancer-Related Distress.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Web and mobile technologies appear to hold promise for delivering evidence-informed and evidence-based intervention to cancer survivors and others living with trauma and other psychological concerns. Health-space.net was developed as a comprehensive online social networking and coping skills training program for cancer survivors living with distress.

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a 12-week social networking intervention on distress, depression, anxiety, vigor, and fatigue in cancer survivors reporting high levels of cancer-related distress.

Methods

We recruited 347 participants from a local cancer registry and internet, and all were randomized to either a 12-week waiting list control group or to immediate access to the int

SUBMITTER: Owen JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5572555 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature