The present study aims to evaluate efficacy and feasibility of an online group intervention for parents of children with cancer that focuses on the specific issues that play a role in parents coping with a child with cancer. The intervention, led by…
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Health condition
preventief voor problemen in het psychosociaal welzijn
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Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Main study parameters reflect psychosocial wellbeing, measured with validated
standardized questionnaires that are completed online by the parents.
Differences between intervention condition and waitlist-control condition in
change over time on psychosocial wellbeing are tested.
Secondary outcome
Secundary study parameters reflect coping (online questionnaires) and
feasibility (questionnaires for course leaders and participants and the
recording of logistical and recruitment time).
Background summary
Parents of a child with cancer are more worried and stressed than parents of
healthy children. This is a consequence of intensive care and coordination
tasks but also of the emotional burden that coincides with the illness. An
online group course could be a good way to support parents with this and to
teach them skills that help them cope with the circumstances. Parents receive
information and tips, and the course provides a platform for parents to share
their experiences.
Study objective
The present study aims to evaluate efficacy and feasibility of an online group
intervention for parents of children with cancer that focuses on the specific
issues that play a role in parents coping with a child with cancer. The
intervention, led by a psychologist, aims to improve psychosocial wellbeing,
and to prevent psychosocial problems by improving coping skills.
Study design
A Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT) with two conditions (Intervention and
Waitlist-control) is proposed to assess the efficacy of the online
intervention. Feasibility of the intervention will be assessed
cross-sectionally.
Intervention
The intervention under study is Op Koers Online for parents in pediatric
oncology. The main goal of the intervention is to improve psychosocial
wellbeing and to prevent psychosocial problems by teaching active use of coping
skills. To teach coping skills, cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance
and commitment techniques are used. The intervention consists of protocolled
chat sessions with three to six parents under supervision of trained course
leaders (psychologist with an assistant).
Study burden and risks
The intervention is a non-invasive, psychosocial, cognitive behavioral-based
intervention, which has previously been proven effective without any burden or
adverse effects in parents of children with chronic illness. The only burden of
participation in the study is time-related. All participants are asked to fill
out the self-report questionnaires three (waitlist-control group) or four
(intervention group) times, which takes approximately 30 minutes at each
measurement occasion. The practical burden of participation regarding
travelling time and distance is low because it concerns an online intervention.
The intervention consists of 7 chat sessions, one and a half hour each.
Heidelberglaan 25
Utrecht 3584 CS
NL
Heidelberglaan 25
Utrecht 3584 CS
NL
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Inclusion criteria
Parents are eligible for the study
• if their child was diagnosed before with childhood cancer at the age of 0-18
years and is not deceased
• if their child is within 5 years from diagnosis for childhood cancer
• if their child still lives with his/her parent(s)
• if they have access to a laptop/computer with internet connection
• when they have provided written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Parents who meet any of the following criteria are excluded from participation:
• parents who are not able to follow a group chat course
• parents who are not able to fill out Dutch questionnaires
Design
Recruitment
Followed up by the following (possibly more current) registration
No registrations found.
Other (possibly less up-to-date) registrations in this register
In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL73763.041.20 |
| OMON | NL-OMON25566 |