FY17 Kentucky Cancer Program East - BCTF (Breast Cancer Self-Management)

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Description

The Kentucky Cancer Program requests funding for a research project to evaluate the impact of providing an evidence-based self-management intervention for breast cancer patients. We will assess the effectiveness of a one day educational and interactive workshop that addresses reducing psychological and social distress related to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, managing physical symptoms and side effects, and developing a healthy lifestyle in building self-management skills. Participants will establish a self- management goal and receive information about resources that can support them in achieving their goal. The intervention will evaluated using a pre and post-test and a three month follow-up phone survey to determine the impact of the intervention and effectiveness in increasing self-management skills. A convenience sample of 36 women who have undergone primary treatment for breast cancer, are medically underserved, and live in rural areas will be recruited for the research project.
StatusFinished
Effective start/end date7/1/166/30/17

Funding

  • KY Breast Cancer Trust and Research Fund: $19,402.00

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