The purpose of this project is to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of a 6-week, internet-based, Energy Conservation and Activity Management intervention among women who report cancer-related fatigue following breast cancer treatment.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
The intervention will last approximately 45 minutes, and will be provided once/week for 6 weeks. The intervention is delivered "live" using web-cameras (e.g., Microsoft Zoom). Registered and licensed occupational therapists will deliver the intervention. At beginning of the intervention, the participant and interventionist prioritize the 5 most critical fatigue-related problems that they would like to solve during the intervention. Each week, the interventionist will guide the participant through a workbook to provide knowledge and examples on how to apply the knowledge to everyday fatigue-related problems. The workbook contains: (a) information regarding fatigue in breast cancer survivors, (b) knowledge regarding fatigue management strategies, and (c) worksheets to develop skills to recognize and solve fatigue-related problems. Participants will retain the workbook after study completion.
University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio, United States
Change in Fatigue Scores (Revised Piper Fatigue Scale)
Measure of fatigue severity and impact
Time frame: Baseline to 14 weeks
Change in Fatigue Impact (Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Fatigue Scale)
Measure of fatigue severity and impact
Time frame: Baseline to 14 weeks
Change in Fatigue Impact (Modified Fatigue Impact Scale)
Measure of fatigue impact
Time frame: Baseline at 14 weeks
Change in Severity of Fatigue Measured Via Ecological Momentary Assessments
Ecological Momentary Assessments via Smartphone App
Time frame: Baseline to 14 weeks
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