Objectives: This project aims to develop a self-management program for survivors with prostate cancer experiencing urinary incontinence following radical prostatectomy and determine its effectiveness. Methods: The investigators will develop a self-management program and conduct a study on survivors with prostate cancer experiencing urinary incontinence following radical prostatectomy. And the investigators will test the effectiveness of the self-management program. After completing a pretest, participants will be randomly assigned to the experimental or control group. The self-management group will receive the self-management program for 12 weeks, whereas the information group will receive an information package on a healthy diet. Posttests will be administered 12 and 16 weeks after the pretest. The study variables will include physical symptoms and bothers, cancer-related self-efficacy, social participation, demoralization, and resilience.
Objectives: This project aims to develop a self-management program for survivors with prostate cancer experiencing urinary incontinence following radical prostatectomy and determine its effectiveness. Methods: The investigators will develop a self-management program and conduct a study on survivors with prostate cancer experiencing urinary incontinence following radical prostatectomy. And the investigators will test the effectiveness of the self-management program. After completing a pretest, participants will be randomly assigned to the experimental or control group. The self-management group will receive the self-management program for 12 weeks, whereas the information group will receive an information package on a healthy diet. The self-management program is included a self-management application, a self-management manual, and professional support. The information package consists of a manual on a healthy diet and a multimedia film on a healthy diet. Posttests will be administered 12 and 16 weeks after the pretest. The study variables will include physical symptoms and bothers, cancer-related self-efficacy, social participation, demoralization, and resilience. The statistical analyses will consist of independent sample t-tests, Chi-squire, and generalized estimating equation analysis.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
85
The self-management group will receive the self-management program for 12 weeks, including a self-management application, a self-management manual, and Professional support.
The patients in this group will receive an information package on a healthy diet.
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Keelung
Keelung, Taiwan
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou
Taoyuan District, Taiwan
Cancer related self-efficacy
The Mandarin version of the Cancer Survivors' Self-Efficacy Scale (CSSES) will be used to evaluate the cancer-specific self-efficacy of participants.The total score ranges from 11 to 110; the lower the score, the worse the self-efficacy.
Time frame: Pre-test
Cancer related self-efficacy
The Mandarin version of the Cancer Survivors' Self-Efficacy Scale (CSSES) will be used to evaluate the cancer-specific self-efficacy of participants.The total score ranges from 11 to 110; the lower the score, the worse the self-efficacy.
Time frame: 12 weeks after the pretest
Cancer related self-efficacy
The Mandarin version of the Cancer Survivors' Self-Efficacy Scale (CSSES) will be used to evaluate the cancer-specific self-efficacy of participants.The total score ranges from 11 to 110; the lower the score, the worse the self-efficacy.
Time frame: 16 weeks after the pretest
Urinary symptoms and bothers
The Mandarin version of the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) will be used to measure the urinary symptoms and bother of the participants. Total 7 items and each question is linearly scaled from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).
Time frame: Pre-test
Urinary symptoms and bothers
The Mandarin version of the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) will be used to measure the urinary symptoms and bother of the participants. Total 7 items and each question is linearly scaled from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).
Time frame: 12 weeks after the pretest
Urinary symptoms and bothers
The Mandarin version of the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) will be used to measure the urinary symptoms and bother of the participants. Total 7 items and each question is linearly scaled from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).
Time frame: 16 weeks after the pretest
Social participation
A. The Mandarin version of the Older Adults Social Participation Scale will be used to assess participants' social participation. The scale includes 12 items with a score range of 12 to 60. A higher score shows a higher degree of social participation. B. Self-designed items will be used to assess participants' willingness to participate in social activities (1 item) and their satisfaction with social activities (1 item). Each item will have a score range of 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating a greater willingness to participate or higher satisfaction.
Time frame: Pre-test
Social participation
A. The Mandarin version of the Older Adults Social Participation Scale will be used to assess participants' social participation. The scale includes 12 items with a score range of 12 to 60. A higher score shows a higher degree of social participation. B. Self-designed items will be used to assess participants' willingness to participate in social activities (1 item) and their satisfaction with social activities (1 item). Each item will have a score range of 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating a greater willingness to participate or higher satisfaction.
Time frame: 12 weeks after the pretest
Social participation
A. The Mandarin version of the Older Adults Social Participation Scale will be used to assess participants' social participation. The scale includes 12 items with a score range of 12 to 60. A higher score shows a higher degree of social participation. B. Self-designed items will be used to assess participants' willingness to participate in social activities (1 item) and their satisfaction with social activities (1 item). Each item will have a score range of 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating a greater willingness to participate or higher satisfaction.
Time frame: 16 weeks after the pretest
Demoralization
The Mandarin version of the Demoralization Scale will be used to assess participants' demoralization. The scale includes 24 items, and the score range is 0-96. A higher score means higher demoralization.
Time frame: Pre-test
Demoralization
The Mandarin version of the Demoralization Scale will be used to assess participants' demoralization. The scale includes 24 items, and the score range is 0-96. A higher score means higher demoralization.
Time frame: 12 weeks after the pretest
Demoralization
The Mandarin version of the Demoralization Scale will be used to assess participants' demoralization. The scale includes 24 items, and the score range is 0-96. A higher score means higher demoralization.
Time frame: 16 weeks after the pretest
Resilience
The Mandarin version of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale will be used to measure the psychological resilience of participants. The scale has 10 items, and the score range is 0-100. A higher score reflects better resilience.
Time frame: Pre-test
Resilience
The Mandarin version of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale will be used to measure the psychological resilience of participants. The scale has 10 items, and the score range is 0-100. A higher score reflects better resilience.
Time frame: 12 weeks after the pretest
Resilience
The Mandarin version of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale will be used to measure the psychological resilience of participants. The scale has 10 items, and the score range is 0-100. A higher score reflects better resilience.
Time frame: 16 weeks after the pretest
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