title: Feasibility of an online cognitive behavioral-based group intervention for adolescents treated for cancer: a pilot study.
abstract: The objective of this study was to investigate satisfaction with and feasibility of an online cognitive behavioral-based group intervention (OK Onco Online) for adolescent childhood cancer survivors (CCS). The intervention, carried out by pediatric psychologists, aimed to prevent psychosocial problems. High levels of satisfaction were reported by the psychologists (n=6) and the CCS (n=11, age 11–17). The dropout rate was very low. Some recommendations for optimizing the intervention were mentioned. In conclusion, the positive evaluations by the CCS and the psychologists indicate that the online chat intervention OK Onco Online is a promising innovative group intervention for adolescent CCS. Further research is needed to confirm feasibility and to establish efficacy.
authors.affiliation: a Pediatric Psychosocial Department, Emma Children's Hospital Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam , Amsterdam , The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Heleen
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Maurice-Stam
authors.forename: Linde
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Scholten
authors.forename: Elisabeth A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: de Gee
authors.forename: Rianne A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: van der Zanden
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Conijn
authors.forename: Bob F
authors.initials: BF
authors.lastname: Last
authors.forename: Martha A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Grootenhuis
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002648:Child; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D017060:Patient Satisfaction / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010865:Pilot Projects; D002666:Psychology, Child; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D017741:Survivors / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: childhood cancer; cognitive-behavioral; coping skills; e-health; group intervention; internet