Acceptability of an internet cognitive behavioural therapy program for people with early-stage cancer and cancer survivors with depression and/or anxiety: thematic findings from focus groups

A Karageorge; M J Murphy; J M Newby; L Kirsten; Gavin Andrews; K Allison; Siobhan Loughnan; M Price; J Shaw; H Shepherd; J Smith; P Butow

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Acceptability of an internet cognitive behavioural therapy program for people with early-stage cancer and cancer survivors with depression and/or anxiety: thematic findings from focus groups

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Acceptability of an internet cognitive behavioural therapy program for people with early-stage cancer and cancer survivors with depression and/or anxiety: thematic findings from focus groups

A Karageorge, M J Murphy, J M Newby, L Kirsten, Gavin Andrews, K Allison, Siobhan Loughnan, M Price, J Shaw, H Shepherd, …

Supportive Care in Cancer, Vol.25(7), pp.2129-2136

2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-017-3617-8

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Abstract

cancer

depression

anxiety

cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

qualitative

acceptability

Purpose: We developed an eight-lesson internet-delivered CBT (iCBT) program targeting anxiety and depression in early-stage cancer and cancer survivors. To explore the acceptability of the program, we showed volunteers the first two lessons and asked for their views. Methods: Focus groups (n = 3) and individual interviews (n = 5) were undertaken with 15 participants (11 survivors) with mainly breast (11 of the 15) cancer, who had reviewed intervention materials. Participants were asked to consider the acceptability of the iCBT program content and implementation design (timing, duration). Semi-structured questions guided discussion. Thematic analysis was conducted of participant reactions to the acceptability and/or suitability of materials created for use in a psychological intervention. We took a data-driven (inductive) approach to semantic theme development across the data set. Results: Participants reported high acceptability of the internet delivery format, good engagement and user-friendly material. Participants were broadly supportive of combining depression and anxiety iCBT resources for early-stage cancer patients and survivors. Participants further indicated that a separate course would be needed to address the needs of patients with advanced stage disease. Conclusions: Participants welcomed the general development of an internet-delivered CBT intervention program to treat patients with clinical depression and/or anxiety. Furthermore, the sessions reviewed were highly acceptable to all participants. Study findings informed researchers on the development of iCBT resources for the cancer community.

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Title: Acceptability of an internet cognitive behavioural therapy program for people with early-stage cancer and cancer survivors with depression and/or anxiety: thematic findings from focus groups
Authors: A Karageorge (Author) - University of Sydney
M J Murphy (Author) - University of New South Wales
J M Newby (Author) - University of New South Wales
L Kirsten (Author) - Sydney West Cancer Network
Gavin Andrews (Author) - University of New South Wales
K Allison (Author) - University of Sydney
Siobhan Loughnan (Author) - University of New South Wales
M Price (Author) - University of Sydney
J Shaw (Author) - University of Sydney
H Shepherd (Author) - University of Sydney
J Smith (Author) - University of New South Wales
P Butow (Author) - University of Sydney
Publication details: Supportive Care in Cancer, Vol.25(7), pp.2129-2136
Publisher: Springer
Date published: 2017
DOI: 10.1007/s00520-017-3617-8
ISSN: 0941-4355
Organisation Unit: School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451325802621
Output Type: Journal article

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