Evaluation of a telehealth cancer support group and the effectiveness of mindfulness on anxiety and depression levels among world trade center responders
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TitleEvaluation of a telehealth cancer support group and the effectiveness of mindfulness on anxiety and depression levels among world trade center responders
Date Created2023
Other Date2023-05 (degree)
Extent89 pages : illustrations
DescriptionPurpose:The project aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the ongoing World Trade Center Responders telehealth cancer support group and determine the impacts of the guided-mindfulness intervention on anxiety and depression. Methodology:Quantitative data was used to assess the depression and anxiety levels of the participants, and surveys were conducted at the end of the project timeline to evaluate the efficacy of the support group. Quantitative data were collected from five participants using The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scale at baseline, midpoint, and the end of the project and was analyzed using the non-parametric Friedman test. Results:Findings from the survey indicated that the support group effectively met clients’ healthcare needs, such as improving social connection and creating new friends and peer groups where they can share their experiences. Friedman test was insignificant for anxiety (χ2 =3.60, p >.05) and also for depression (χ2 = 2.533, p >.05). However, there was clinical significance in the two outcomes indicated by the substantial decrease in anxiety and depression scores before (M1), mid (M2), and at the end (M3) of the project implementation (M1 = 7.40, SD1 = 3.912, M2 = 3.74, SD2 = 3.77, M3 = 3.60, SD3 =2.19 χ2 =3.6, p >.05) and depression scores (M1 = 7.2, SD1 = 2.755, M2 = 4.05, SD2 = 2.38, M3 = 6.00, SD3 =2.91, χ2 = 2.553, p >.05).
Implication for Practice:These findings imply that healthcare providers can effectively use telehealth to improve the health outcomes of patients, such as increasing access to care, reducing costs, and eliminating unnecessary traveling. Additionally, the findings support the use of mindfulness programs as an effective non-pharmacological intervention for improving depression and anxiety among cancer patients.
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Genretheses
LanguageEnglish
CollectionSchool of Nursing (RBHS) DNP Projects
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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