Internet-based psychotherapy in young adult survivors of pediatric cancer: feasibility and participants' satisfaction

Cyberpsychol Behav Soc Netw. 2014 Sep;17(9):624-9. doi: 10.1089/cyber.2014.0066. Epub 2014 Aug 28.

Abstract

Abstract The Internet-based psychotherapeutic intervention Onco-STEP for adolescent and young adult (AYA)-aged survivors of pediatric cancer was developed, implemented, and participants' satisfaction was evaluated by use of questionnaires. The intervention consisted of two modules: "Looking Back," aimed to reduce posttraumatic stress symptoms, and "Looking Ahead," supported coping with cancer-related fears of relapse and progression. The writing program was fully completed by 20 participants (Mage=27.3±4.8 years at study; 70% female). The majority was satisfied and perceived the treatment components as helpful. Results demonstrate that an Internet-based psychotherapeutic intervention for AYA-aged survivors of pediatric cancer is feasible and accepted by the target population.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / methods*
  • Disease Progression
  • Fear
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Internet*
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / psychology
  • Neoplasms / psychology*
  • Patient Satisfaction*
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / psychology
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / therapy*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Survivors / psychology*
  • Therapy, Computer-Assisted*
  • Young Adult