Intent to use a web-based psychological intervention for partners of cancer patients: Associated factors and preferences

Nadine Köhle*, Constance H.C. Drossaert, Cornelia F. Van Uden-Kraan, Karlein M.G. Schreurs, Mariët Hagedoorn, Irma M. Verdonck-de Leeuw, Ernst T. Bohlmeijer

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Abstract

This study examined partners of cancer patients intention to use a web-based psychological intervention, their preferences regarding its preconditions, functionalities and topics, and factors related to their intention. One hundred and sixty-eight partners completed a questionnaire about these aspects. Forty-eight percent of the partners would (maybe) make use of a web-based intervention. Partners who intended to participate were significantly younger, used the Internet more often, and perceived more caregiver strain. Most partners preferred an intervention that takes less than 1 hour/week, lasts five weeks or more, and contains information and peer support. Half of the partners would like to receive online guidance.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)203-221
Number of pages19
JournalJournal of psychosocial oncology
Volume36
Issue number2
Early online date16 Jan 2018
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 Mar 2018

Funding

This study was supported by a grant from the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF)/ Alpe d'HuZes; Contract grant number: 5248. The authors would like to kindly thank the partners and the participating institutions for helping us with the recruitment of partners of cancer patients.

FundersFunder number
KWF Kankerbestrijding

    Keywords

    • cancer
    • distress
    • oncology
    • partner
    • survey study
    • web-based interventions

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