Web-Based Toolkit to Improve Cancer-Related Emotional Distress and Anxiety in Rural Older Cancer Survivors
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Brief Summary
This clinical trial tests how well a web based toolkit works to improve cancer related emotional distress and anxiety in rural older cancer survivors. Rural older adults with cancer-related distress are particularly vulnerable to poorer mental health and cancer-related outcomes including increased difficulties identifying symptoms of anxiety, a reduced likelihood of knowing when to access mental health services, and a higher likelihood of having poorly managed CRD, even after receiving a psychosocial referral. The web based tool kit called CONNECT addresses digital literacy and supports for cancer-related distress management through interactive activities for setting up telehealth visits, accessing educational materials about cancer-related distress, and providing individualized mental health resource recommendations. Using CONNECT may improve cancer related emotional distress and anxiety in rural older cancer survivors.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * AIM 1: Invited by a member of the study team * AIM 1: In the following or related field: * Healthcare professionals (physicians, nurses, pharmacists, etc.) * Patient advocates and representatives * Researchers in healthcare or technology fields * Healthcare administrators and managers * AIM 1: Must be over 18 years old * AIM 1: English-speaking * AIM 1: Willing and able to provide informed consent * AIM 2 (RURAL OLDER CANCER SURVIVORS): A rural resident based on the Health Resources \& Services Administration (HRSA) rural analyzer * AIM 2 (RURAL OLDER CANCER SURVIVORS): Self-report of diagnosis with any cancer * AIM 2 (RURAL OLDER CANCER SURVIVORS): Self-report posttreatment (i.e., completion of curative intent therapy including surgery, chemotherapy, molecularly targeted, and endocrine therapy) * AIM 2 (RURAL OLDER CANCER SURVIVORS): Have access to a computer, a smartphone, or a tablet computer * AIM 2 (RURAL OLDER CANCER SURVIVORS): Aged \> 65 years old * AIM 2