Emotional Distress Experienced by Breast Cancer Survivors - Version 1.
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Ecological Momentary Assessment of Emotional Distress Experienced by Breast Cancer Survivors: The Role of Metacognitive Beliefs and Intolerance of Uncertainty
IRAS ID
191053
Contact name
Peter Fisher
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Liverpool
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 6 months, days
Research summary
Emotional distress is common in breast cancer (BCa) survivors and for most will diminish over time. However, for some survivors distress persists. Current psychological treatments for BCa survivors only have modest effects. There is clearly room for improvement, and the development of effective psychological interventions for emotional distress in BCa survivors are a clinical priority. In order to develop such interventions, we need to understand what keeps distress in place for some people. We already know that worry plays an important role in the development and maintenance of distress, so we want to try to develop a better understanding of why people worry.
In this study, we will examine distress in BCa survivors by using a diary method known as experience sampling methodology (ESM). This involves participants completing a short diary on their mobile phones about distress and worry for one week.
REC name
North West - Greater Manchester East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/NW/0925
Date of REC Opinion
10 Feb 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion