Feasibility and acceptability of a pilot tailored text messaging intervention for adolescents and young adults completing cancer treatment

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 164-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa A. Schwartz ◽  
Lauren C. Daniel ◽  
Dare Henry‐Moss ◽  
Christopher P. Bonafide ◽  
Yimei Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Text Messaging Intervention

A Pilot Text Messaging Intervention for Adolescents and Young Adults Recently Off Treatment for Cancer

2016 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. S30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa A. Schwartz ◽  
Lauren C. Daniel ◽  
Eliana Butler ◽  
Dare Henry-Moss ◽  
Christopher Bonafide ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Text Messaging Intervention

scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Survey Exploring the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Cancer Care of Adolescents and Young Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 3201-3213
Author(s):  
Kaitlyn Howden ◽  
Camille Glidden ◽  
Razvan G. Romanescu ◽  
Andrew Hatala ◽  
Ian Scott ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Cancer Care ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
The Impact

We aimed to describe the negative and positive impacts of changes in cancer care delivery due to COVID-19 pandemic for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) in Canada, as well as the correlates of negative impact and their perspectives on optimization of cancer care. We conducted an online, self-administered survey of AYAs with cancer living in Canada between January and February 2021. Multiple logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with a negative impact on cancer care. Of the 805 participants, 173 (21.5%) experienced a negative impact on their cancer care including delays in diagnostic tests (11.9%), cancer treatment (11.4%), and appointments (11.1%). A prior diagnosis of mental or chronic physical health condition, an annual income of <20,000 CAD, ongoing cancer treatment, and province of residence were independently associated with a negative cancer care impact (p-value < 0.05). The majority (n = 767, 95.2%) stated a positive impact of the changes to cancer care delivery, including the implementation of virtual healthcare visits (n = 601, 74.6%). Pandemic-related changes in cancer care delivery have unfavorably and favorably influenced AYAs with cancer. Interventions to support AYAs who are more vulnerable to the adverse effects of the pandemic, and the thoughtful integration of virtual care into cancer care delivery models is essential.

scholarly journals Image-Based Dietary Assessment and Tailored Feedback Using Mobile Technology: Mediating Behavior Change in Young Adults

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlene Shoneye ◽  
Satvinder Dhaliwal ◽  
Christina Pollard ◽  
Carol Boushey ◽  
Edward Delp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Dietary Assessment ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Nutrition Interventions ◽  
Text Messaging Intervention ◽  
Dietary Feedback

Assessing the implementation of nutrition interventions is important to identify characteristics and dietary patterns of individuals who benefit most. The aim was to report on young adults’ experiences of receiving dietary feedback text messaging intervention. Diet was captured using an image-based 4-day mobile food recordTM application (mFRTM) and assessed to formulate two tailored feedback text messages on fruit and vegetables and energy-dense nutrient-poor (EDNP) foods and beverages. At 6-months 143 participants completed a second mFRTM and a questionnaire evaluating the dietary feedback. Participants who agreed the text messages made them think about how much vegetables they ate were more likely to increase their intake by at least half a serve than those who disagreed [odds ratio (OR) = 4.28, 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 1.76 to 10.39]. Those who agreed the text messages made them think about how much EDNP foods they ate, were twice as likely to decrease their intake by over half a serve (OR = 2.39, 95%CI: 1.12 to 5.25) than those who disagreed. Undertaking detailed dietary assessment ensured the tailored feedback was constructive and relevant. Personal contemplation about vegetable and EDNP food intake appears to be a mediator of dietary change in young adults.

What are the needs of adolescents and young adults after a cancer treatment? A Delphi study

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. e12488 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Galán ◽  
R. de la Vega ◽  
C. Tomé Pires ◽  
M. Racine ◽  
E. Solé ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults

Prompting Healthy Behavior via Text Messaging in Adolescents and Young Adults

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 247-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen E. Preston ◽  
Tara A. Walhart ◽  
Ann L. O'Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Healthy Behavior

Usefulness of Cellular Text Messaging for Improving Adherence Among Adolescents and Young Adults with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 174-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
TRACY V. TING ◽  
DEEPA KUDALKAR ◽  
SHANNEN NELSON ◽  
SANDRA CORTINA ◽  
JOSHUA PENDL ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Systemic Lupus ◽  
Visit Adherence ◽  
Clinic Visits

Objective.In a cohort of 70 patients with childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE): to determine the baseline adherence to medications and visits; to investigate the effects of cellular text messaging reminders (CTMR) on adherence to clinic visits; and to study the influence of CTMR on adherence to use of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ).Methods.CTMR were sent to 70 patients prior to clinic visits for 14 months. A subgroup of patients were evaluated for medication adherence to HCQ: 19 patients receiving CTMR prior to each scheduled HCQ dose were compared to 22 patients randomized to standard of care education about HCQ. Visit adherence was measured using administrative databases. Pharmacy refill information, self-report of adherence, and HCQ blood levels were utilized to monitor medication adherence to HCQ. Sufficient adherence to visits or HCQ was defined as estimates > 80%. Disease activity was primarily monitored with the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index.Results.At baseline, 32% of patients were sufficiently adherent to HCQ, and 81% to clinic visits. Visit adherence improved significantly by > 80% among those who were nonadherent to clinic visits at the baseline CTMR (p = 0.01). CTMR did not influence adherence to HCQ over time.Conclusion.Patients with cSLE were only modestly adherent to HCQ and clinic visits. CTMR may be effective for improving visit adherence among adolescents and young adults with cSLE, but it does not improve adherence to HCQ.

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