Preliminary Effectiveness Study of a Community-Based Wellness Coaching for Cancer Survivors Program.
| Autor: | Berzins, Nicole J., Mackenzie, Michael, Galantino, Mary Lou, Pickles, Nicole, Hebbel, Sean, Leonard, Tara, Beneck, Diane, Peterson, Michael |
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TUMOR diagnosis
ANXIETY prevention PATIENT education MOTIVATIONAL interviewing HUMAN services programs RESEARCH funding HEALTH EDUCATIONAL outcomes CLINICAL trials QUESTIONNAIRES EVALUATION of human services programs FUNCTIONAL assessment DESCRIPTIVE statistics PRE-tests & post-tests SLEEP duration SURVEYS PHYSICAL fitness FOOD habits SLEEP PSYCHOLOGICAL stress QUALITY of life CANCER patient psychology SOCIAL support SLEEP quality DATA analysis software COMMUNITY-based social services MENTAL depression PHYSICAL activity WELL-being |
| Zdroj: | American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine; Jul/Aug2024, Vol. 18 Issue 4, p465-474, 10p |
| Abstrakt: | Purpose: Substantial cancer burden may be prevented through lifestyle modifications. The purpose of this study was to determine the preliminary effectiveness of health coaching for the improvement of health, fitness, and overall well-being of cancer survivors in a community setting. Methods: Participants were recruited from Cancer Support Community Delaware locations. Health coaching was provided to people diagnosed with cancer anywhere along the survivorship continuum. Coaches provided 6 individual sessions. Surveys were sent pre- and post-intervention on topics including fitness, eating habits, sleep, perceived stress, anxiety, depression, and quality of life. Results were analyzed using multilevel modeling. Results: 48 participants completed an average of 85% of health coaching sessions. Coaching participants noted improvements in weekly physical activity frequency, including moderate–vigorous physical activity. Increases were found in healthy eating behavior. Participants reported improvements in the quality of their sleep, including changes in sleep duration and sleep efficiency. Significant reductions were found in perceived stress, anxiety, and depression. Importantly, participants reported improved quality of life, particularly in areas of physical and emotional well-being, as well as functional and total well-being. Conclusion: Preliminary findings indicate significant behavior change in measured outcomes and suggest health coaching may be an important tool for cancer survivorship. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: | Complementary Index |
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