The purpose of this study is to test an intervention to improve health promoting behaviors in family caregivers of patients receiving cancer therapy
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
33
Participants will be asked to wear an activity tracker, complete brief surveys, and participate in weekly health coaching sessions remotely for 8 weeks
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, Florida, United States
Percentage of Participants Who Agree to Participate (Acceptability)
The study will be deemed acceptable if at least 50% of eligible family caregivers agree to participate
Time frame: 12 Months
Percentage of Participants Who Provide Data (Feasibility)
The study will be deemed feasible if at least 75% of family caregivers who participate provide data for at least 50% of study days
Time frame: 12 Months
Self Care Behaviors - Primary Efficacy
Participant's self care behaviors will be measured using the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile-II. This is a 52-item questionnaire that assesses use of behaviors likely to promote a healthy lifestyle and indicate greater selfcare. Responses are categorized into an overall health-promoting lifestyle score as well as subscales assessing health responsibility, physical activity, nutrition, spiritual growth, interpersonal relations, and stress management.
Time frame: 8 Weeks
Quality of Life -Secondary Efficacy
Participants' quality of life will be assessed using the EORT QLQ-C30, a 30-item measure that assesses quality of life in various domains of functioning and symptoms.
Time frame: 8 Weeks
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