The present study aimed to pilot evaluate two interventions: a Guided Self-Help Intervention alone, and a combined Group and Guided Self-Help Intervention, designed to support individuals living with chronic cancer and recently diagnosed. The primary aim of this pilot study is to assess the feasibility, acceptability and tolerability of the interventions. The secondary aim of the pilot study is to assess the interventions preliminary efficacy and differences on psychological symptoms.
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Recruitment rate
Timeframe: Baseline (T0)
Retention rate
Timeframe: Baseline (T0), Weekly 15 (T2)
Adherence to intervention
Timeframe: Weeks 1 to 12 (intervention with weekly call)
Adherence to between-session practice
Timeframe: Weeks 1 to 12 (intervention with weekly call)
Data completeness self-report questionnaire
Timeframe: Baseline (T1) and Weekly 15 (T2)
Data completeness EMA
Timeframe: Baseline (T1), Weeks 1 to 12 (Ecological weekly assessment), Weekly 15 (T2)
Satisfaction of the intervention
Timeframe: Week 15 (T2)
Willingness to recommend
Timeframe: Week 15 (T2)
Dropout rate due to intervention-related burden
Timeframe: Baseline (T1), Weeks 1 to 12 (Intervention), Weekly 15 (T2)
Self-reported emotional impact
Timeframe: Week 15 (T2)