Study of a 6-Week Online Psychoeducation Program to Improve Well-Being and Quality of Life in Female Breast Cancer Survivors

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate the effects of a web-based psychoeducation program on psychological well-being and quality of life in female breast cancer survivors who have completed active treatment at least one year ago and are currently in remission. It is a randomized controlled trial comparing the program plus standard care to standard care alone. The study focuses on important outcomes such as psychological well-being, fear of cancer recurrence, quality of life, and hopelessness. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups one group will receive a 6-week online psychoeducation program alongside standard care, while the other group will receive only standard care. The program includes weekly live sessions lasting 30 to 45 minutes, delivered via Zoom through the www.onkodestek.org platform. These sessions cover coping strategies, psychosocial adjustment, quality of life improvements, psychological well-being, and fostering hope and meaning in life. During the study, participants will be assessed at baseline, immediately after the 6-week program, and again at a 2-month follow-up. Assessments include self-reported measures of psychological well-being, fear of cancer recurrence, quality of life, and hopelessness. Researchers will monitor these outcomes to understand the programs impact. After the study ends, those in the control group will be offered access to the psychoeducation platform. The total participation period includes the intervention and follow-up assessments.

Psychoeducation and Well-Being After Breast Cancer