Acceptability of internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy and carer inclusion for breast cancer survivors: Thematic findings from interviews.

Breast cancer survivors often lack post-treatment psychological care options. Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) has proven effective for depression and anxiety among survivors. Involving carers in iCBT can further encourage survivors and enhance the benefits they receive. This...

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Publicado en:Journal of Health Psychology Vol. 30; no. 11; pp. 2895 - 2912
Autores principales: Akkol-Solakoglu, Selin, Hevey, David
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. Sep2025
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          Cognitive Therapy Methods
          Internet-Based Intervention
          Caregiver Attitudes
          Breast Neoplasms Rehabilitation
          Cancer Survivors Psychosocial Factors
          Rehabilitation, Cancer
          Attitude to Medical Treatment Evaluation
          Depression Prevention and Control
          Anxiety Prevention and Control
          Human
          Semi-Structured Interview
          Recovery
          Qualitative Studies
          Health Services Accessibility
          Purposive Sample
          Adult
          Middle Age
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          Descriptive Statistics
          Audiorecording
          Data Analysis Software
          Thematic Analysis
          Content Analysis
          Coding
          Communication
          Female
          Funding Source
          Adult: 19-44 years
          Middle Aged: 45-64 years
          Aged: 65+ years
          Female
      ab: Breast cancer survivors often lack post-treatment psychological care options. Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) has proven effective for depression and anxiety among survivors. Involving carers in iCBT can further encourage survivors and enhance the benefits they receive. This study explored survivors' experiences with iCBT and their perspectives on carer involvement. Fifteen participants were interviewed. Data were analysed using thematic content analysis. Most survivors found iCBT helpful, mentioning evidence-based approach, reminders, readiness for change, recognising benefits, and contributing to research as engagement facilitators. Suggestions included widespread availability of the programme and additional guidance on some tools. Reluctance to involve carers resulted from carers' unwillingness to discuss cancer, desire not to burden others, and the need for ownership over their recovery. Findings support iCBT's acceptability in addressing post-treatment depression and anxiety among survivors. Future research could explore alternative ways to involve carers, such as dedicated programmes, optional joint exercises, or brief interventions.
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