tempo and Prostatic-Neoplasms

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis among men. Family caregivers (often female spouses) play a key role in ensuring patients' needs are met, frequently assuming their role with no formal training, which can contribute to a high burden. The purpose of this study was to pilot. 49 men with prostate cancer and their caregivers were randomized to. Feasibility benchmarks were met with the exception for recruitment with on average 6.1 dyads recruited/month (benchmark: 8 dyads/month). Benchmarks of acceptability focused on attrition (<25%) and system usability, which were met. Using the strict criteria for adherence of 100% of the module viewed and participants spending at least 15 min on the module, 45% of participants were adherent. The clinical significance on anxiety and quality of life was supported for caregivers, and mostly supported for the men with prostate cancer.. This pilot trial was successful, with minor modifications needed prior to a large trial.

Topics: Caregivers; Cyclic N-Oxides; Exercise; Feasibility Studies; Humans; Internet; Male; Pilot Projects; Prostatic Neoplasms; Quality of Life; Self-Management