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A randomized controlled trial testing a virtual program for Asian American women breast cancer survivors

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  • Eun-Ok Im

    (The University of Texas at Austin)

  • Wonshik Chee

    (The University of Texas at Austin)

  • Sudeshna Paul

    (Emory University)

  • Mi-Young Choi

    (Emory University
    Chungbuk National University)

  • Seo Yun Kim

    (Emory University)

  • Janet A. Deatrick

    (University of Pennsylvania)

  • Jillian Inouye

    (University of Hawaii)

  • Grace Ma

    (Temple University)

  • Salimah Meghani

    (University of Pennsylvania)

  • Giang T. Nguyen

    (Harvard University Health Services)

  • Marilyn M. Schapira

    (University of Pennsylvania)

  • Connie M. Ulrich

    (University of Pennsylvania)

  • SeonAe Yeo

    (University of North Carolina)

  • Ting Bao

    (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center)

  • David Shin

    (University of California)

  • Jun J. Mao

    (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center)

Abstract

A culturally tailored virtual program could meet the survivorship needs of Asian American women breast cancer survivors (AABC). This study aims to determine the efficacy of a culturally tailored virtual information and coaching/support program (TICAA) in improving AABC’s survivorship experience. A randomized clinical trial (NCT02803593) was conducted from January 2017 to June 2020 among 199 AABC. The intervention group utilized TICAA and the American Cancer Society [ACS] website while the control group used only ACS website for 12 weeks. The outcomes were measured using the SCNS-34SF (needs; primary), the MSAS-SF (symptoms; secondary), and the FACT-B (quality of life; secondary). The data were analyzed using an intent-to-treat approach. The intervention group showed significant reductions in their needs from the baseline (T0) to post 4 weeks (T1) and to post 12 weeks (T2). Although the changes were not statistically significant, the intervention group had decreased symptoms from T0 to T2 while the control group had an increase in their symptoms. The intervention group had a significant increase in their quality of life from T0 to T2. A culturally tailored virtual program could therefore improve quality of life in AABC patients. Trial Registration: To Enhance Breast Cancer Survivorship of Asian Americans (TICAA), NCT02803593, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02803593?titles=TICAA&draw=2&rank=1

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  • Eun-Ok Im & Wonshik Chee & Sudeshna Paul & Mi-Young Choi & Seo Yun Kim & Janet A. Deatrick & Jillian Inouye & Grace Ma & Salimah Meghani & Giang T. Nguyen & Marilyn M. Schapira & Connie M. Ulrich & Se, 2023. "A randomized controlled trial testing a virtual program for Asian American women breast cancer survivors," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 14(1), pages 1-9, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:14:y:2023:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-023-42132-6
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-42132-6
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    1. Thompson, Tess & Pérez, Maria & Yan, Yan & Kreuter, Matthew W. & Margenthaler, Julie A. & Colditz, Graham A. & Jeffe, Donna B., 2021. "Randomized controlled trial of a breast cancer Survivor Stories intervention for African American women," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 270(C).
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