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ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
Volume 48, Issue 3, Pages 359-370Publisher
OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC
DOI: 10.1007/s12160-014-9610-2
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Colorectal cancer survivor; Multiple health behavior change intervention; Telephone-delivered; Psychosocial; Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
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Background Multiple health behavior change can ameliorate adverse effects of cancer. Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a multiple health behavior change intervention (CanChange) for colorectal cancer survivors on psychosocial outcomes and quality of life. Methods A total of 410 colorectal cancer survivors were randomized to a 6-month telephone-based health coaching intervention (11 sessions using acceptance and commitment therapy strategies focusing on physical activity, weight management, diet, alcohol, and smoking) or usual care. Posttraumatic growth, spirituality, acceptance, mindfulness, distress, and quality of life were assessed at baseline, 6 and 12 months. Results Significant intervention effects were observed for posttraumatic growth at 6 (7.5, p<0.001) and 12 months (4.1, p=0.033), spirituality at 6 months (1.8, p=0.011), acceptance at 6 months (0.2, p=0.005), and quality of life at 6 (0.8, p=0.049) and 12 months (0.9, p=0.037). Conclusions The intervention improved psychosocial outcomes and quality of life (physical well-being) at 6 months with most effects still present at 12 months. (Trial Registration Number: ACTRN12608000399392).
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