Study protocol for a multisite randomised controlled trial of a rehabilitation intervention to reduce participation restrictions among female breast cancer survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Many breast cancer survivors report an inability to fully participate in activities of daily living after completing cancer treatment. Reduced activity participation is linked to negative consequences for individuals (eg, depression, reduced quality of life) and society (reduced workforce participation). There is currently a lack of evidence-based interventions that directly foster cancer survivors' optimal participation in life roles and activities. Pilot study data suggest rehabilitation interventions based on behavioural activation (BA) and problem-solving treatment (PST) can facilitate post-treatment role resumption among breast cancer survivors.

Methods and analysis

This protocol describes a multisite randomised controlled trial comparing a 4-month long, ni

SUBMITTER: Stevens CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7044873 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature