Speaking Thier Language: A Randomized Pilot Study of Synchronous Online Chat Groups for Young Adults with Cancer

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dc.contributor.advisorGiese-Davis, Janine
dc.contributor.advisorDort, Joseph
dc.contributor.authorLang, Michael
dc.date.accessioned2015-08-05T15:41:00Z
dc.date.available2015-11-20T08:00:34Z
dc.date.issued2015-08-05
dc.date.submitted2015en
dc.description.abstractBackground: In Canada, over 7,000 adolescents and young adults or “AYA” (ages 18 to 39 years) are diagnosed with cancer annually. Few evidence-based psychosocial interventions exist for this population. Methods: We conducted a randomized pilot study to compare a new AYA-specific psychotherapy model to a standard psycho-educational model, using CancerChatCanada (CCC) synchronous online chat groups. Results: 34 AYAs in Alberta participated in the study and all feasibility targets were met. Participants rated the new AYA model more suitable and it appeared to improve important group processes and psychosocial outcomes. A power calculation providing sample size estimation for an RCT indicated that more than 90 participants would be needed to demonstrate differential efficacy between groups. Discussion: This randomized study design is feasible with some important modifications. Conclusion: Online synchronous chat groups can be used to provide psychosocial care for AYAs. Future RCTs could provide evidence of efficacy for age-specific psychotherapy models.en_US
dc.identifier.citationLang, M. (2015). Speaking Thier Language: A Randomized Pilot Study of Synchronous Online Chat Groups for Young Adults with Cancer (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27850en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/27850
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11023/2380
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.facultyGraduate Studies
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.subjectMental Health
dc.subjectOncology
dc.subjectPsychology--Clinical
dc.subject.classificationYoung Adultsen_US
dc.subject.classificationPsychosocial Oncologyen_US
dc.subject.classificationcanceren_US
dc.subject.classificationOnline Interventionen_US
dc.subject.classificationRandomized Trialen_US
dc.subject.classificationPilot Studyen_US
dc.titleSpeaking Thier Language: A Randomized Pilot Study of Synchronous Online Chat Groups for Young Adults with Cancer
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineCommunity Health Sciences
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (MSc)
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