Understanding the Effectiveness of an Online Support Group in Enhancing Recovery Identity and Health-Related Quality of Life of Middle-aged and Older Ovarian Cancer Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Ovarian Cancer
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
- Enrollment
- 68
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Illness identity
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Background Ovarian cancer poses challenges for middle-aged and older patients, impacting physical and self-conceptual aspects. A research gap exists on the impact of online support groups (SPs) on identity synthesis and Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) for these patients.
Objective To assess the feasibility and efficacy of an online SG in influencing recovery identity and HRQOL in middle-aged and older ovarian cancer patients (MDOCP).
Method A four-week randomized controlled trial, followed by a three-month evaluation, was conducted, employing a mobile online SG and an offline SG both grounded in The Social Identity Model of Identity Change. Recovery identity, HRQOL, and participant engagement were utilized to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of interventions.
Investigators
Jianan Zhao
Principal Investigator
Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Older than 44 years old
- •diagnosis of ovarian cancer
- •expected survival time of greater than four months
- •fluent in using smartphones and the WeChat mini program
- •normal cognitive function
- •capability to participate in follow-up surveys.
Exclusion Criteria
- •were currently participating in or had previously participated in other mental treatment groups
- •had been diagnosed with any other type of cancer.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Illness identity
Time Frame: Data collection occurred at three time points: before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and at a three-month follow-up
The acceptance of illness identity was measured using the Illness Identity Questionnaire's acceptance sub-scale, consisting of 6 items (Oris et al., 2016).
Maintenance of identity
Time Frame: Data collection occurred at three time points: before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and at a three-month follow-up
The maintenance of former social identities was measured using the Maintenance of Group Memberships sub-scale of Exeter Identity Transition Scales (Haslam et al., 2008), encompassing 4 items.
New identity
Time Frame: Data collection occurred at three time points: before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and at a three-month follow-up
The new meaningful social identity was measured using the New Group Memberships sub-scale of the Exeter Identity Transition Scales, which includes 4 questions. Responses were rated on a scale from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating a higher level of acceptance of the identity.
Secondary Outcomes
- Health related quality of life(Data collection occurred at three time points: before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and at a three-month follow-up)