Exploration into the impact of group interventions in a cancer setting
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A qualitative study exploring the impact of receiving group interventions within a cancer care setting
IRAS ID
202264
Contact name
Emily Robson
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
City University London
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 6 months, 0 days
Research summary
Title:
A qualitative study exploring the impact of receiving group interventions within a cancer care setting
Background:
For cancer patients in the UK, their experience of care is fundamental during all stages and aspects of the cancer journey (Independent Cancer Taskforce, 2015). One area which shows promise in improving patient quality of life is the delivery of group intervention sessions. Attending a group intervention session which promotes positive self-management is believed to improve general wellbeing and effectiveness of coping among people affected by cancer (Morse, Gralla, Petersen & Rosen, 2014). Currently at the Macmillan Cancer Centre, part of UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, the support and information service offer a regular on-site wellbeing programme to patients and their family members. All groups are generally well-attended and positively reviewed by patients, however there is currently no implemented system that thoroughly evaluates the overall impact of the wellbeing programme.
Aim:
The primary purpose of this study is to gain a greater understanding and awareness about the impact of receiving group intervention sessions within a cancer care setting, among people affected by cancer.
Method:
A qualitative study that will use focus groups to obtain data. Participants will be patients from University College London Hospital, of whom attend group intervention sessions (e.g. yoga and creative writing) at Macmillan Support and Information Service (MSIS). Recruitment will be open to all patients being treated for a cancer diagnosis. It is also essential that all participants have attended at least three group intervention sessions. Framework analysis will be employed to analyse data.REC name
East of England - Cambridge East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/EE/0143
Date of REC Opinion
25 Apr 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion