This randomized study evaluates the effect of a multi-focused, psychosocial 6-day residential rehabilitation course at a Danish rehabilitation centre for cancer survivors. The investigators hypothesize that individuals in the intervention group will experience better psychosocial well-being and more adaptive health behaviour changes as compared to individuals in the control group.
Worldwide, the number of cancer survivors is increasing. In the Danish population of 5.4 million people, more than 300 000 are cancer survivors. Given the range of physical, psychological and social late effects of cancer and its primary treatment many survivors need tailored rehabilitation interventions. This randomized study evaluates the effect of a multi-focused, psychosocial 6-day residential rehabilitation course at the Dallund Rehabilitation Centre in Denmark. We hypothesize that individuals in the intervention group will experience better psychosocial well-being and more adaptive health behaviour changes as compared to individuals in the control group.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
513
Groups of 20 cancer survivors participated in a 6-day multi-focused, psychosocial intervention at the Dallund rehabilitation centre. The overall aim was to strengthen each individual's physical, psychological and social functioning. Sharing experiences with other cancer patients and experiencing peer-support was a central issue. The retreat combined lectures, discussions and patient group work on themes such as the treatment of cancer, psychological reactions, spirituality, sexuality and lifestyle. Participants were involved in physical activities, and the daily menu represented a healthy diet. The course was conducted by a multi-disciplinary team. Each participant produced a personal, specific 'action plan', which was intended to serve as a 'booster' after returning to daily life.
Department of Psychosocial Cancer Research
Copenhagen, Denmark
psychosocial well-being (as assessed by the EORTC-QLQ C30 Quality of life core questionnaire by the European Organization of Research and Treatment in Cancer (EORTC-QLQ C30) and the Profile of Mood States Short form (POMS-SF)
self-report questionnaire
Time frame: baseline, 1 month follow-up, 6 month follow-up, 12 month follow-up
health behaviours: physical activity, diet, tobacco and alcohol consumption, use of health services
self-report questionnaire
Time frame: baseline, 1 month, 6 month, 12 month follow-up
self-rated health
self-report item
Time frame: baseline, 1 month, 6 month, 12 month follow-up
self-efficacy as measured with the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE)
self-report questionnaire
Time frame: baseline, 1 month, 6 month, 12 month follow-up
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