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  • Effects of a Multiple Health Behavior Change Intervention for Colorectal Cancer Survivors on Psychosocial Outcomes and Quality of Life: a Randomized Controlled Trial

    Author(s)
    Hawkes, Anna L
    Pakenham, Kenneth I
    Chambers, Suzanne K
    Patrao, Tania A
    Courneya, Kerry S
    Griffith University Author(s)
    Chambers, Suzanne K.
    Year published
    2014
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    Abstract
    Background Multiple health behavior change can ameliorate adverse effects of cancer. Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a multiple health behavior change intervention (CanChange) for colorectal cancer survivors on psychosocial outcomes and quality of life. Methods A total of 410 colorectal cancer survivors were randomized to a 6-month telephone-based health coaching intervention (11 sessions using acceptance and commitment therapy strategies focusing on physical activity, weight management, diet, alcohol, and smoking) or usual care. Posttraumatic growth, spirituality, acceptance, mindfulness, ...
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    Background Multiple health behavior change can ameliorate adverse effects of cancer. Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a multiple health behavior change intervention (CanChange) for colorectal cancer survivors on psychosocial outcomes and quality of life. Methods A total of 410 colorectal cancer survivors were randomized to a 6-month telephone-based health coaching intervention (11 sessions using acceptance and commitment therapy strategies focusing on physical activity, weight management, diet, alcohol, and smoking) or usual care. Posttraumatic growth, spirituality, acceptance, mindfulness, distress, and quality of life were assessed at baseline, 6 and 12 months. Results Significant intervention effects were observed for posttraumatic growth at 6 (7.5, p?<?0.001) and 12 months (4.1, p?=?0.033), spirituality at 6 months (1.8, p?=?0.011), acceptance at 6 months (0.2, p?=?0.005), and quality of life at 6 (0.8, p?=?0.049) and 12 months (0.9, p?=?0.037). Conclusions The intervention improved psychosocial outcomes and quality of life (physical well-being) at 6 months with most effects still present at 12 months. (Trial Registration Number: ACTRN12608000399392).
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    Journal Title
    Annals of Behavioral Medicine
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-014-9610-2
    Subject
    Biomedical and clinical sciences
    Education
    Psychology
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/65026
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