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Pilot study to evaluate a telehealth coaching and mobile based digital engagement intervention for people with cancer using PROMIS-10
ABSTRACT
Background:
People with cancer often experience unmet needs during the acute and survivorship phases of treatment and rehabilitation, which can adversely impact their ability to perform everyday tasks and diminish their quality of life. Cancer Coach by Osara Health™️ is designed to address these holistic needs through telehealth coaching supported by a mobile application and digital participant engagement platform.
Objective:
This study evaluated the impact of Cancer Coach by Osara Health™️ on the mental and physical health of people with cancer.
Methods:
Participants were recruited via referrals from insurers and hospital clinics. Telephone self-assessed surveys administered by health coaches at the start and completion of the program measured global physical, mental and social health, using the Patient Reported Outcome Measurement Information System 10 - Question Short Form - Global Health (PROMIS-10). Pre- and post-scores were compared using Wilcoxon Signed Rank Tests to assess for significant difference between pre and post PROMIS-10 scores.
Results:
There were significant improvements in Global Physical Health, z=-4.966, p=<0.001, with more than a moderate effect size of r=0.37 and Global Mental Health, z=-4.533, p<0.01, with more than a moderate effect size of r=0.34 after the intervention. A significant number of participants improved their mental health scores from ‘good’ to ‘very good’ after the program.
Conclusions:
Participants demonstrated significant improvements in physical and mental health after participating in the Cancer Coach by Osara Health™️ intervention. Integrating telehealth coaching with asynchronous mobile app interventions may enhance emotional and mental health while also promoting physical well-being.
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