University of Washington
Loneliness, which is the perceived lack of social support and connection, has increased substantially in the past decade and is adversely affecting the health and wellbeing of cancer survivors. The study seeks to test an intervention that builds on the principles of social prescribing, and targets loneliness to determine if it improves overall wellness and quality of life among cancer survivors.
Our primary study question for our pilot is: "Is it feasible to test a social prescribing intervention adapted to the unique needs of cancer survivors?" The team will conduct a pilot study that will adapt and test the feasibility of implementing a social prescribing intervention to connect participants with social opportunities and develop supportive social networks. Specific aims: 1. To adapt a social prescribing loneliness intervention for adult cancer survivors 2. To assess the feasibility of implementing a social prescribing intervention to address loneliness in adult cancer survivors i…
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * English-speaking * A score greater or equal to 6 on the UCLA Loneliness 3-item Scale * Cancer survivor with a cancer diagnosis Exclusion Criteria: * Are on palliative care or live in a controlled setting (i.e., assisted living, nursing home or inpatient treatment facility) * Have an upcoming scheduled surgery * Severe cognitive impairment or active psychosis
Those in the Social Navigation intervention group will meet with the facilitator through a virtual visit (HIPAA-compliant videoconferencing or phone call based on patient preference) over the course of 9 weeks. Each virtual visit will last approximately 60 minutes. During the group intake visit, the facilitator will guide participants to complete an inventory of the participant's existing social network, former social network, and interests. Using this, in the second visit, the facilitator will work with the participants one-on-one to develop an action plan to promote, establish or re-establish social connections. The action plan will be referenced and refined throughout the course of the following 7 weeks. They will suggest specific social activities and connect patients to resources such as, community-based organizations or local social groups matched to individual participant interest to assist with social connection.
Those randomized to the Usual Care group will receive usual care from their primary care clinician. At the conclusion of the study (after the final outcomes are collected), they will be offered a list of possible community-based organizations for social connection.
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