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Development of a multimodal technology‐based coaching program for use in the GOG national diet and activity trial of ovarian cancer survivors
Author(s) -
Marshel Larissa J.,
Crane Tracy E.,
ScottFleming Colin A,
Merchant Nirav C,
Alberts David S,
Thomson Cynthia A
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.27.1_supplement.864.5
Subject(s) - coaching , psychological intervention , health coaching , medicine , intervention (counseling) , motivational interviewing , health promotion , breast cancer , gerontology , public health , psychology , nursing , cancer , psychotherapist
Background An estimated 22,420 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the U.S. annually; survival after diagnosis is poor. Epidemiological association studies suggest that a plant‐rich, low‐fat diet and moderate physical activity may enhance survival. Previously, telephone‐based interventions have proven successful for health behavior change in breast cancer survivors. Efforts to design similar platforms with expanded technological approaches are needed to target cancer survivors. Methods A web‐based coaching and coordinating platform was developed for the trial to facilitate telephone‐based coaching for 1,070 participants and communication with their respective clinic sites (n=133+ nationally). Results The program uses Drupal software and interface with Twilio, email and forums. In addition to coaching capacity, the software hosts videos, call scheduling, coaching reference material access, and web‐forms. An estimated 400 participants are expected to enroll annually; survivors will complete a 24 month period of trial participation. Conclusions The LIvES web‐based coaching intervention represents a novel product for delivery and case management of a large‐scale technology based behavioral intervention. Funding: GOG, NOCC, Up the Volume and the U of A Canyon Ranch Center for Prevention & Health Promotion