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Open Access 20-04-2024 | Hodgkin Lymphoma

A pilot randomized controlled trial of an online intervention for Hodgkin lymphoma survivors to increase knowledge about late effects and recommended screening

Authors: Tara J. Rick, Smitha Sagaram, Patricia I. Jewett, Hee Yun Lee, Karim T. Sadak, Lucie M. Turcotte, Rachel I. Vogel, Anne Blaes

Published in: Journal of Cancer Survivorship

Abstract

Background

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) survivors who received chest radiotherapy are at risk for breast cancer and cardiovascular disease, but screening adherence is low. We assessed the acceptability/feasibility of a web-based educational intervention and its impact on knowledge of health risks and screening.

Methods

HL survivors were randomized to either an interactive online educational intervention or handouts only. Surveys were completed at baseline and 3 months post-intervention. We described the acceptability/feasibility of the intervention and compared knowledge between groups.

Results

Fifty-two HL survivors participated; 27 in the intervention group and 25 in the control group. Eighteen (66%) intervention participants completed the intervention and reported high acceptability (89–100%). At baseline, adherence to breast cancer screening was low across all participants. Post-intervention, those in the intervention group more often than controls correctly identified breast cancer and echocardiogram screening guidelines (35% vs. 28%, P = 0.02 and 82% vs. 52%, P = 0.04) and reported knowing how to address potential complications from cancer treatments (87% vs. 64%, P = 0.03). We detected no increase in screening behavior post-intervention.

Conclusion

Online education modules for high-risk HL survivors are an acceptable method to improve knowledge of health risks and screening guidelines. Future interventions should focus on improving screening uptake in this population.

Implications for Cancer Survivors

Web-based learning can be useful in increasing cancer survivor knowledge of their unique risks and screening recommendations but does not necessarily change patient behavior. Involvement in a cancer survivorship program can help assess individual barriers and monitor uptake of screening.

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Title: A pilot randomized controlled trial of an online intervention for Hodgkin lymphoma survivors to increase knowledge about late effects and recommended screening
Authors: Tara J. Rick
Smitha Sagaram
Patricia I. Jewett
Hee Yun Lee
Karim T. Sadak
Lucie M. Turcotte
Rachel I. Vogel
Anne Blaes
Publication date: 20-04-2024
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Hodgkin Lymphoma
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast MRI
Published in: Journal of Cancer Survivorship
Print ISSN: 1932-2259
Electronic ISSN: 1932-2267
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-024-01587-2

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