Facilitating Treatment Decision Making, Adjustment, and Coping in Men Newly Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer
Abstract
This study evaluates an intervention designed to facilitate treatment decision making, adjustment, and coping among early-stage prostate cancer patients (N = 435) and their spouse/partners, in a randomized controlled trial. The theory-driven intervention is based on a cognitive-social approach (C-SHIP) and consists of a 45 minute long counseling session. The goal of the CARE intervention is to facilitate treatment decision making, by improving understanding of disease and its treatment, as well as by preparing participants to anticipate the medical and psychological consequences. Specifically, participants' cognitive and emotional reactions to the treatment and its success; potential side effects; and relationships with others will be explored. The efficacy of the intervention will be evaluated with General Health Intervention (GHI) serving as a comparison condition, controlling for time and attention. Assessments will be obtained at baseline to assess treatment decisions, and at 6 months and 12 months post baseline to assess long-term adjustment and coping. We hypothesize that, in the short term, men receiving CARE, compared to men receiving GHI, will experience less distress during decision making, will have less difficulty making their decision, and will be more satisfied with their decision. In the long term, men receiving CARE, will cope and adapt better to the disease and treatment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA405442
Entities
People
- Michael A. Diefenbach
Organizations
- Fox Chase Cancer Center