The 'Young Adult Taking Action' programme for young adult cancer survivors: A study protocol for a feasibility study

Maria Aagesen*, Karen la Cour, May Aasebø Hauken, Marc Sampedro Pilegaard

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Young adult cancer survivors (YACS) aged 18-39 report age-specific multifactorial challenges with self-care, leisure, work and education requiring multicomponent rehabilitation intervention. Therefore, the 'Young Adult Taking Action' (YATAC) programme was developed.

AIMS/OBJECTIVES: To present a protocol for a feasibility study evaluating the acceptability of the YATAC programme and exploring implementation, mechanisms of impact and outcomes.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: A mixed-method feasibility study with a convergent research design will be conducted. The programme is an age-specific, multicomponent, goal-oriented, and peer-based rehabilitation programme delivered by an interdisciplinary staff consisting of nine components: 1) Goal setting, 2) Everyday life, 3) Physical activity, 4) Psychological issues, 5) Work and study, 6) Sexuality and relationship, 7) Rights and finance, 8) Peer-to-peer support and 9) Individual consultation. Quantitative and qualitative data about acceptability, implementation, mechanisms of impact and outcomes will be collected.

RESULTS: The results will provide essential knowledge about the programme's acceptability, implementation, mechanisms of impact and outcomes.

CONCLUSION AND SIGNIFICANCE: The study will inform adjustment of the programme and will provide knowledge of whether and how to deliver age-specific rehabilitation to YACS.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftScandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy
Vol/bind30
Udgave nummer8
Sider (fra-til)1472-1488
ISSN1103-8128
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2023

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