E-Health self-management intervention for oral and oropharyngeal cancer survivors: design and single-arm pilot study of empowered survivor.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Self-management regimens for oral and oropharyngeal cancer survivors can be complex and challenging. Effective self-management skills can foster better outcomes. We report on the development, feasibility, and pilot testing of a web-based self-management tool called "Empowered Survivor" (ES) for survivors of oral and oropharyngeal cancer.

Methods

ES content was developed in two phases, with modules focusing on oral care, swallowing and muscle strength, and long-term follow-up. This single-arm pilot study consisted of a pre-, 2-month, and a 6-month postintervention survey.

Results

Enrollment rates were relatively low. Once enrolled, data collected from the ES website indicated that 81.8% viewed ES. Participants provided positive evaluations of ES. Preliminary

SUBMITTER: Manne S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9247862 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature