The ‘Young Adult Taking Action’ programme for young adult cancer survivors: A study protocol for a feasibility study

Abstract

Background Young adult cancer survivors (YACS) aged 18–39 report age-specific multifactorial challenges with self-care, leisure, work and education requiring multicomponent rehabilitation intervention. Therefore, the ‘Young Adult Taking Action’ (YATAC) programme was developed. Aims/Objectives To present a protocol for a feasibility study evaluating the acceptability of the YATAC programme and exploring implementation, mechanisms of impact and outcomes. Material and methods A mixed-method feasibility study with a convergent research design will be conducted. The programme is an age-specific, multicomponent, goal-oriented, and peer-based rehabilitation programme delivered by an interdisciplinary staff consisting of nine components: 1) Goal setting, 2) Everyday life, 3) Physical activity, 4) Psychological issues, 5) Work and study, 6) Sexuality and relationship, 7) Rights and finance, 8) Peer-to-peer support and 9) Individual consultation. Quantitative and qualitative data about acceptability, implementation, mechanisms of impact and outcomes will be collected. Results The results will provide essential knowledge about the programme’s acceptability, implementation, mechanisms of impact and outcomes. Conclusion and significance The study will inform adjustment of the programme and will provide knowledge of whether and how to deliver age-specific rehabilitation to YACS.