Feasibility, Acceptability, and Clinical Significance of a Dyadic, Web-Based, Psychosocial and Physical Activity Self-Management Program (<i>TEMPO</i>) Tailored to the Needs of Men with Prostate Cancer and Their Caregivers: A Multi-Center Randomized Pilot Trial

Feasibility, Acceptability, and Clinical Significance of a Dyadic, Web-Based, Psychosocial and Physical Activity Self-Management Program (<i>TEMPO</i>) Tailored to the Needs of Men with Prostate Cancer and Their Caregivers: A Multi-Center Randomized Pilot Trial

Background: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis among men. Family caregivers (often female spouses) play a key role in ensuring patients’ needs are met, frequently assuming their role with no formal training, which can contribute to a high burden. The purpose of this study was to pil...

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Main Authors: Sylvie D. Lambert, Lindsay R. Duncan, S. Nicole Culos-Reed, Laura Hallward, Celestia S. Higano, Ekaterina Loban, Anne Katz, Manon De Raad, Janet Ellis, Melissa B. Korman, Carly Sears, Cindy Ibberson, Lauren Walker, Eric Belzile, Paramita Saha-Chaudhuri, Helen McTaggart-Cowan, Stuart Peacock
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Current Oncology
Subjects:
self-management
prostate cancer
caregivers
behavior change
physical activity
e-Health interventions
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/29/2/67
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Summary:Background: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis among men. Family caregivers (often female spouses) play a key role in ensuring patients’ needs are met, frequently assuming their role with no formal training, which can contribute to a high burden. The purpose of this study was to pilot <i>TEMPO</i>—the first dyadic, Tailored, wEb-based, psychosocial and physical activity self-Management PrOgram for men with prostate cancer and their caregivers. Methods: 49 men with prostate cancer and their caregivers were randomized to <i>TEMPO</i> or usual care. Baseline and follow-up questionnaires were completed to assess feasibility, acceptability, and clinical significance. A priori benchmarks for these outcomes were set. Thirteen exit interviews were conducted to further explore acceptability. Results: Feasibility benchmarks were met with the exception for recruitment with on average 6.1 dyads recruited/month (benchmark: 8 dyads/month). Benchmarks of acceptability focused on attrition (<25%) and system usability, which were met. Using the strict criteria for adherence of 100% of the module viewed and participants spending at least 15 min on the module, 45% of participants were adherent. The clinical significance on anxiety and quality of life was supported for caregivers, and mostly supported for the men with prostate cancer. Conclusion: This pilot trial was successful, with minor modifications needed prior to a large trial.
ISSN:1198-0052
1718-7729

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