Megan E Pailler1, Lynda K Beaupin2, Erin Brewer-Spritzer1, Pei C Grant3, Rachel M Depner3,4, Kathryn Levy3, Kelly E Tenzek4. 1. Department of Psychology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, New York, USA. 2. Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA. 3. Palliative Care Institute, The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Cheektowaga, New York, USA. 4. University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York, USA.
Abstract
Purpose: This study assessed the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of the Photographs of Meaning Program for Adolescent and Young Adult cancer patients and survivors (POM-AYA). Methods: POM-AYA is a structured 10-week meaning-based intervention in which participants post photographs and accompanying narratives through a social media platform. Measures of depression, overall quality of life (QoL), and spiritual well-being were assessed on consent (T1), after completing the 10-week intervention (T2) and 2 months' postintervention (T3). Participants also completed a satisfaction questionnaire and follow-up semi-structured interviews. Results: Thirty AYA cancer patients and survivors (ages 17-36) were enrolled in the study. At T2, depressive symptoms were significantly lower and QoL was significantly higher compared with T1. These gains were maintained at T3. There were no significant differences in reported spiritual well-being across the study period. Overall, participants reported high rates of study satisfaction in both the survey and qualitative feedback. Conclusion: POM-AYA appears to be a potentially beneficial, widely accessible intervention in reducing depressive symptoms and increasing QoL in AYA cancer patients and survivors.
Purpose: This study assessed the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of the Photographs of Meaning Program for Adolescent and Young Adult cancerpatients and survivors (POM-AYA). Methods:POM-AYA is a structured 10-week meaning-based intervention in which participants post photographs and accompanying narratives through a social media platform. Measures of depression, overall quality of life (QoL), and spiritual well-being were assessed on consent (T1), after completing the 10-week intervention (T2) and 2 months' postintervention (T3). Participants also completed a satisfaction questionnaire and follow-up semi-structured interviews. Results: Thirty AYA cancerpatients and survivors (ages 17-36) were enrolled in the study. At T2, depressive symptoms were significantly lower and QoL was significantly higher compared with T1. These gains were maintained at T3. There were no significant differences in reported spiritual well-being across the study period. Overall, participants reported high rates of study satisfaction in both the survey and qualitative feedback. Conclusion:POM-AYA appears to be a potentially beneficial, widely accessible intervention in reducing depressive symptoms and increasing QoL in AYA cancerpatients and survivors.
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depression; meaning centered psychotherapy; photovoice; quality of life; social media
Authors: Lynda K Beaupin; Megan E Pailler; Erin Brewer-Spritzer; Eric Kishel; Pei C Grant; Rachel M Depner; Kelly E Tenzek; Jennifer M Breier Journal: Psychooncology Date: 2018-10-12 Impact factor: 3.894
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