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Annals of Behavioral Medicine
Published in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine 3/2014

01-12-2014 | Original Article

Effects of a Multiple Health Behavior Change Intervention for Colorectal Cancer Survivors on Psychosocial Outcomes and Quality of Life: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors: Anna L. Hawkes, PhD, Kenneth I. Pakenham, PhD, Suzanne K. Chambers, PhD, Tania A. Patrao, MIPH, Kerry S. Courneya, PhD

Published in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine | Issue 3/2014

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Abstract

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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Metadata
Title
Effects of a Multiple Health Behavior Change Intervention for Colorectal Cancer Survivors on Psychosocial Outcomes and Quality of Life: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors
Anna L. Hawkes, PhD
Kenneth I. Pakenham, PhD
Suzanne K. Chambers, PhD
Tania A. Patrao, MIPH
Kerry S. Courneya, PhD
Publication date
01-12-2014
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Annals of Behavioral Medicine / Issue 3/2014
Print ISSN: 0883-6612
Electronic ISSN: 1532-4796
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-014-9610-2

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