Internet-Based Group Intervention for Ovarian Cancer Survivors: Feasibility and Preliminary Results.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Development of psychosocial group interventions for ovarian cancer survivors has been limited. Drawing from elements of cognitive-behavioral stress management (CBSM), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), we developed and conducted preliminary testing of an Internet-based group intervention tailored specifically to meet the needs of ovarian cancer survivors. The Internet-based platform facilitated home delivery of the psychosocial intervention to a group of cancer survivors for whom attending face-to-face programs could be difficult given their physical limitations and the small number of ovarian cancer survivors at any one treatment site. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to develop, optimize, and assess the usability, accepta

SUBMITTER: Kinner EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5789163 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature