Abstract
IntroductionCancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) is one of the most frequent and worrying side effects experienced by non-central nervous system (CNS) cancer survivors, generally related to cancer treatments. Considering its detrimental impact on quality of life, including work-related outcomes, it is necessary to identify effective intervention options. Cognitive rehabilitation is considered the first-line intervention to address CRCI, being effective at improving cognitive functioning. Internet-based interventions are emerging as important means of intervention in the field of cognitive rehabilitation (known as cognitive telerehabilitation), considering the potential to overcome accessibility issues and being cost-effective.ObjectivesTo assess the acceptability and expectations regarding such interventions, considering the scarce literature.MethodsA nationwide online survey was disseminated to Portuguese non-CNS cancer survivors, aged 18-65 years, who had finished active treatments, with no metastases/history of neurological or psychiatric disease/alcohol or drug abuse. Preexisting knowledge about CRCI, expectations for support to cognitive difficulties, Internet use for health and support purposes, and intervention needs and preferences in the context of cognitive telerehabilitation were examined; sociodemographic and clinical variables (e.g., age, education, employment status, cancer treatments), as well as cognitive complaints (Portuguese version of the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Cognitive, FACT-Cog), were also assessed.ResultsFindings from this study are important to help health professionals and researchers understand and identify cancer survivors’ needs regarding cognitive telerehabilitation interventions.ConclusionsThis information could be used as a support and guide for the development and delivery of these interventions for non-CNS cancer survivors.
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TIMISOARA, Romania; 2Psychiatry, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; 3Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; 4Medical Oncology, ONCOHELP MEDICAL CENTER, TIMISOARA, Romania; 5Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery, “PIUS BRINZEU” COUNTY EMERGENCY HOSPITAL, TIMISOARA, Romania; 6Neurosciences, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania; 7Psychiatry, “DR.VICTOR POPESCU” EMERGENCY MIITARY HOSPITAL, TIMISOARA, Romania and 8Neurosciences, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
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