Improving symptom management for survivors of young adult cancer: rationale and study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial
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This paper outlines the rationale and protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial evaluating an eight-session, videoconferenced group intervention designed for young adult cancer survivors. The study aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a behavioral program that integrates acceptance and commitment therapy principles, self-compassion strategies, and physical activity to manage persistent physical and emotional symptoms. Participants are randomized to either the intervention or a waitlist control arm, with data collected via self-report measures over one year to examine changes in pain, fatigue, and distress.
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- Caroline S. Dorfman (Duke University), Rebecca A. Shelby (Duke University), Juliann M. Stalls (Duke University), Samantha M. Thomas (Duke University), Nicole A. Arrato (Duke University), Brianna Herold (Duke University), Tamara J. Somers (Duke University), Francis J. Keefe (Duke University), Joseph G. Winger (Duke University), Jennifer Plumb Vilardaga (Duke University), Kevin C. Oeffinger (Duke University)
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- 2024-06-08
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- 10.1186/s40814-024-01510-7
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@article{allodium:13ba558f2cbf4da2,
title = {Improving symptom management for survivors of young adult cancer: rationale and study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial},
author = {Caroline S. Dorfman and Rebecca A. Shelby and Juliann M. Stalls and Samantha M. Thomas and Nicole A. Arrato and Brianna Herold and Tamara J. Somers and Francis J. Keefe and Joseph G. Winger and Jennifer Plumb Vilardaga and Kevin C. Oeffinger},
year = {2024},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.1186/s40814-024-01510-7},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-024-01510-7}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Improving symptom management for survivors of young adult cancer: rationale and study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial AU - Dorfman, Caroline S. AU - Shelby, Rebecca A. AU - Stalls, Juliann M. AU - Thomas, Samantha M. AU - Arrato, Nicole A. AU - Herold, Brianna AU - Somers, Tamara J. AU - Keefe, Francis J. AU - Winger, Joseph G. AU - Vilardaga, Jennifer Plumb AU - Oeffinger, Kevin C. PY - 2024 PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.1186/s40814-024-01510-7 UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-024-01510-7 ER -
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Dorfman, C. S., Shelby, R. A., Stalls, J. M., Thomas, S. M., Arrato, N. A., Herold, B., Somers, T. J., Keefe, F. J., Winger, J. G., Vilardaga, J. P., & Oeffinger, K. C. (2024). Improving symptom management for survivors of young adult cancer: rationale and study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-024-01510-7
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