A Karageorge1, M J Murphy2, J M Newby3,4, L Kirsten5,6, G Andrews3, K Allison6, S Loughnan3, M Price6, J Shaw6, H Shepherd6, J Smith3, P Butow6. 1. Clinical Psychology Unit, School of Psychology, University of Sydney, 94 Mallett St, Camperdown, NSW, 2050, Australia. 2. Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression (CRUfAD), UNSW School of Psychiatry at St Vincent's Hospital, Level 4, O'Brien Centre, 394 Victoria Street, Sydney, NSW, 2010, Australia. Michael.murphy@unsw.edu.au. 3. Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression (CRUfAD), UNSW School of Psychiatry at St Vincent's Hospital, Level 4, O'Brien Centre, 394 Victoria Street, Sydney, NSW, 2010, Australia. 4. School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, UNSW Australia, Mathews Building, Kensington, NSW, 2052, Australia. 5. Nepean Cancer Care Centre, Sydney West Cancer Network, Kingswood, Sydney, NSW, 2747, Australia. 6. Psycho-oncology Co-operative Research Group (PoCoG), Level 6, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse (C39Z), The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.
Abstract
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.
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 anxietyiCBT resources for early-stage cancerpatients 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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