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e-TC: Development and pilot testing of a web-based intervention to reduce anxiety and depression in survivors of testicular cancer

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dc.contributor.authorHeiniger, L.E.
dc.contributor.authorSmith, A.B.
dc.contributor.authorOlver, I.
dc.contributor.authorGrimison, P.
dc.contributor.authorKlein, B.
dc.contributor.authorWootten, A.
dc.contributor.authorAbbott, J.A.M.
dc.contributor.authorPrice, M.A.
dc.contributor.authorMcJannett, M.
dc.contributor.authorTran, B.
dc.contributor.authorStockler, M.R.
dc.contributor.authorGurney, H.
dc.contributor.authorButow, P.N.
dc.date.issued2017
dc.description.abstracte-TC is an online intervention designed to address common psychosocial concerns of testicular cancer survivors. It aims to reduce anxiety, depression and fear of cancer recurrence by providing evidence-based information and psychological intervention. This paper details the development and pilot testing of e-TC. During pilot testing, 25 men (with varying psychological profiles) who had completed treatment for testicular cancer, 6 months to 5 years ago (which had not recurred), used e-TC over a 10-week period and provided quantitative and qualitative feedback on the feasibility and acceptability of the programme. Six men also completed a qualitative interview to provide detailed feedback on their experiences using e-TC. Fourteen men (56%) completed at least 80% of the programme. Participants reported a high level of satisfaction with the programme. Men's limited time was a barrier to programme use and completion, and participants suggested that men with a more recent diagnosis and a higher level of distress may be more likely to engage with the programme. e-TC appears to be a feasible and acceptable online intervention for survivors of testicular cancer. Findings from this study are currently being used to refine e-TC and guide the design of a larger efficacy study.
dc.identifier.citationEuropean Journal of Cancer Care, 2017; 26(6)
dc.identifier.doi10.1111/ecc.12698
dc.identifier.issn0961-5423
dc.identifier.issn1365-2354
dc.identifier.orcidOlver, I. [0000-0001-5478-1576]
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11541.2/129504
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherWILEY
dc.relation.fundingSydney Catalyst
dc.relation.fundingCancer Council Australia
dc.rightsCopyright 2017 John Wiley and Sons Ltd
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1111/ecc.12698
dc.subjectHumans
dc.subjectTesticular Neoplasms
dc.subjectTherapy, Computer-Assisted
dc.subjectFeasibility Studies
dc.subjectPilot Projects
dc.subjectDepression
dc.subjectStress, Psychological
dc.subjectAnxiety
dc.subjectCognitive Therapy
dc.subjectInternet
dc.subjectAdult
dc.subjectMiddle Aged
dc.subjectPatient Acceptance of Health Care
dc.subjectMale
dc.subjectCancer Survivors
dc.titlee-TC: Development and pilot testing of a web-based intervention to reduce anxiety and depression in survivors of testicular cancer
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished
ror.mmsid9916162792301831

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