Study protocol for a feasibility study of an internet-administered, guided, CBT-based, self-help intervention (ENGAGE) for parents of children previously treated for cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

A subgroup of parents of children previously treated for cancer report long-term psychological distress after end of treatment. However, needs for psychological support are commonly unmet and there is a lack of evidence-based treatments tailored to the specific needs of this population. An internet-administered, guided, cognitive-behavioural therapy-based, self-help intervention (ENGAGE) for parents of children previously treated for cancer may provide a solution. The aim is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention ENGAGE and the study procedures for a future controlled trial.

Methods and analysis

The study has an uncontrolled within-group design with an embedded qualitative and quantitative process evaluation. Potential participants are

SUBMITTER: Woodford J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6009624 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature