PD29-07 PROGRESS, A WEB-BASED RESOURCE FOR PROSTATE CANCER PATIENTS: EVIDENCE OF ONE-MONTH QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENTS (2018)

You have accessJournal of UrologyProstate Cancer: Localized: Surgical Therapy IV1 Apr 2018PD29-07 PROGRESS, A WEB-BASED RESOURCE FOR PROSTATE CANCER PATIENTS: EVIDENCE OF ONE-MONTH QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENTS Michael Diefenbach, Shawna Hudson, Allison Marziliano, Sara Fleszar, Erin Tagai, Alicja Bator, David Chen, Brett Cox, Simon Hall, Isaac Kim, Sung Kim, Alexander Kutikov, Curtis Miyamoto, Louis Potters, Adam Reese, Manish Vira, Gianna Torre, Caitlin DeCoster, Roshni Bhat, Siu-kuen Azor Hui, and Suzanne Miller Michael DiefenbachMichael Diefenbach More articles by this author , Shawna HudsonShawna Hudson More articles by this author , Allison MarzilianoAllison Marziliano More articles by this author , Sara FleszarSara Fleszar More articles by this author , Erin TagaiErin Tagai More articles by this author , Alicja BatorAlicja Bator More articles by this author , David ChenDavid Chen More articles by this author , Brett CoxBrett Cox More articles by this author , Simon HallSimon Hall More articles by this author , Isaac KimIsaac Kim More articles by this author , Sung KimSung Kim More articles by this author , Alexander KutikovAlexander Kutikov More articles by this author , Curtis MiyamotoCurtis Miyamoto More articles by this author , Louis PottersLouis Potters More articles by this author , Adam ReeseAdam Reese More articles by this author , Manish ViraManish Vira More articles by this author , Gianna TorreGianna Torre More articles by this author , Caitlin DeCosterCaitlin DeCoster More articles by this author , Roshni BhatRoshni Bhat More articles by this author , Siu-kuen Azor HuiSiu-kuen Azor Hui More articles by this author , and Suzanne MillerSuzanne Miller More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2018.02.1382AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES PROGRESS is a web-based resource for prostate cancer (PC) survivors aimed at the post-treatment, early survivorship period. Content consists of patient and physician videos and testimonials, interactive symptom tracking features to document recovery, and information based on the latest behavioral evidence to improve coping skills, physical functioning, and emotional well-being. We evaluated one-month quality of life (QoL) outcomes among PC survivors. METHODS Data were drawn from one-month post-randomization assessments of PC survivors recently treated for PC and randomized to PROGRESS or a control group (receiving NCI’s Facing Forward brochure). Two sets of mean difference tests on the outcomes (coping, depression, mood/affect, and patient-provider interactions) were conducted: (1) comparing intervention (n=168) versus control (n=174), and, (2) within the intervention arm, comparing website users (n=76) versus non-users (n=81). RESULTS The majority of patients were White (75%), non-Hispanic (88%) and married (82%), with an average age of 63.61 (Range: 42-85, SD=7.12). There were no significant differences between the intervention and control groups on baseline demographics, nor on one month post-randomization assessments. We compared, within the intervention group, users to non-users to more accurately evaluate the intervention and guard against dilution of the intervention effect from those within the intervention group who chose not to login. At one month follow-up, users, compared to non-users, were more likely to engage in active coping, (p=.04), had less depression (p=.03) and depressed mood (p=.04), had more positive affect (p=.007), and had fewer communication difficulties during medical interactions (p=.05). CONCLUSIONS For the sub-group of patients who chose to actively use the PROGRESS website, the intervention showed the hypothesized effect of improved coping and quality of life. However, uptake is not guaranteed, even when prescribed, and thus patient engagement efforts should be part of any software development process. Further efforts should be taken to identify patients most in need of supportive interventions and to provide motivational support for sustained usage. © 2018FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 199Issue 4SApril 2018Page: e570 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2018MetricsAuthor Information Michael Diefenbach More articles by this author Shawna Hudson More articles by this author Allison Marziliano More articles by this author Sara Fleszar More articles by this author Erin Tagai More articles by this author Alicja Bator More articles by this author David Chen More articles by this author Brett Cox More articles by this author Simon Hall More articles by this author Isaac Kim More articles by this author Sung Kim More articles by this author Alexander Kutikov More articles by this author Curtis Miyamoto More articles by this author Louis Potters More articles by this author Adam Reese More articles by this author Manish Vira More articles by this author Gianna Torre More articles by this author Caitlin DeCoster More articles by this author Roshni Bhat More articles by this author Siu-kuen Azor Hui More articles by this author Suzanne Miller More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...