Bibliotherapy for Patients With Cancer

McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre89 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of a self-help workbook in enhancing a sense of empowerment, coping, quality of life and reducing distress for patients with cancer.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Cancer

Interventions

Self-help bookOTHER

Participants have 6 weeks to complete a 12 chapter self-help workbook. The workbook addresses: (i) The enhancement of a sense of personal control; and (ii) The learning of emotional and instrumental coping responses

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * 18+ years of age * been diagnosed with cancer * can read English Exclusion Criteria: -participating in the "Think Smart, Live Well" group

Locations (2)

MUHC Cedars CanSupport

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Hope & Cope, JGH

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

change in Health Education Impact Questionnaire scores

Time frame: pre-intervention (week 0), post intervention (week 6), follow-up (week 10)

Secondary Outcomes

change in Ways of Coping Questionnaire - Cancer Version & Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale scores

Time frame: pre-intervention (week 0), post intervention (week 6), follow-up (week 10)

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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