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Reb AM, Borneman T, Economou D, Cangin MA, Cope DG, Ma H, Ruel N, Sharpe L, Patel SK, Cristea M, Koczywas M, Ferrell B. A nurse-led intervention for fear of cancer progression in advanced cancer: A pilot feasibility study. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2020; 49:101855. [PMID: 33120211 PMCID: PMC8493814 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2020.101855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Revised: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE To assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of a nurse-led intervention for managing fear of cancer progression in advanced cancer patients. METHODS A single group mixed methods study was conducted in patients with stage III or IV gynecologic or lung cancer (n = 31) with dysfunctional levels of fear of progression or distress. The intervention consisted of seven videoconferencing sessions with skills practice. Feasibility measures included enrollment rate, attendance, attrition, and home practice adherence. Acceptability was based on exit interview responses. Content analysis was used to analyze the qualitative data. Participants completed quantitative questionnaires assessing fear of progression and secondary outcomes at baseline, eight, and 12 weeks. Linear mixed model analysis was used to assess changes in outcome measures. RESULTS The average enrollment rate was seven participants/month over 4.5 months. Participants attended a mean of 5.3 of seven sessions. Attrition rate was 30%. The analysis showed improvements over time in fear of progression and exploratory outcomes. Participants reported feeling calmer and more focused. The skills practice helped to manage anxiety and fears. Themes included: Struggling with fears, Refocusing the fears, and Realizing/reaffirming what is important in life. The most beneficial components included the values clarification exercise, detached mindfulness and worry postponement practices. CONCLUSION The intervention was acceptable; most feasibility criteria were met. Preliminary data suggest that the intervention reduced fear of progression and improved secondary outcomes. The intervention required a significant time commitment by participants, which may have contributed to increased attrition. To decrease burden, we will shorten the intervention.
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Affiliation(s)
- Anne M Reb
- Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope, Division of Nursing Research and Education, Department of Population Sciences, Duarte, CA, USA.
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- Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope, Division of Nursing Research and Education, Department of Population Sciences, Duarte, CA, USA
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- Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope, Division of Nursing Research and Education, Department of Population Sciences, Duarte, CA, USA
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- City of Hope, Department of Supportive Care Medicine, Duarte, CA, USA
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- Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Fort Myers, FL, USA
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- City of Hope, Division of Biomarkers of Early Detection and Prevention, Department of Population Sciences, Duarte, CA, USA
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- City of Hope, Department of Computational and Quantitative Medicine, Duarte, CA, USA
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- University of Sydney, School of Psychology, Sydney, Australia
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- City of Hope, Divisions of Outcomes and Psychology, Departments of Population Sciences and Supportive Medicine, Duarte, CA, USA
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- City of Hope National Cancer Center, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, Duarte, CA, USA
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- City of Hope National Cancer Center, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, Duarte, CA, USA
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- Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope, Division of Nursing Research and Education, Department of Population Sciences, Duarte, CA, USA
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Shader RI. Reflections on Oncotherapies. Clin Ther 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2018.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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