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Evaluating Use Of An Online Intervention For Cancer Patients With Distress, Amanda Gorlick
Evaluating Use Of An Online Intervention For Cancer Patients With Distress, Amanda Gorlick
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects
Internet-based interventions have been effective in improving cancer survivors' psychosocial functioning. However, low levels of engagement in these interventions have been common. A qualitative interview study was conducted to assess cancer survivors' needs. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a diverse sample of 25 cancer survivors who were minimally engaged (i.e. spent around 1 hour total on website) with the online intervention created by Owen and colleagues. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using content analysis. Twenty themes were identified from the individual interviews. With an average Kappa in the near perfect range (Kappa= 0.89), the obtained codes were deemed a …
Training Manual For Providers Of Psychoeducational Services To Fms Patients, George E. Vasquez Jr.
Training Manual For Providers Of Psychoeducational Services To Fms Patients, George E. Vasquez Jr.
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic pain syndrome that is typically characterized by chronic and widespread pain; tenderness; sleep problems, fatigue, and muscle stiffness. Additional symptoms are many and can include cognitive impairment, numbness, and psychological distress such as anxiety and depression. FMS is typically diagnosed using criteria that were established by the American College of Rheumatology in 2010 and is currently experienced by approximately 5 million adults in the United States. A biopsychosocial conceptualization of the etiology of FMS currently exists, wherein the development of FMS is attributed to the interplay of particular predisposing, precipitating, and perpetuating factors. The …