Humor has been proven to provide support when dealing with fear-related aspects of life. Therefore, it might be a useful communication strategy for addressing the need for donated organs. We conducted an experimental study among University students in Germany (n = 236) aged about 25 years (M = 24.60, SD = 5.86) investigating the effects of four video sequences related to organ donation on the willingness to donate organs. Based on random allocation, each study participant received one video sequence. The video sequences were presented by either a prominent or non-prominent speaker and included either humorous or neutrally framed information related to organ donation. An online survey was conducted before and after the intervention. A follow-up to investigate long-term effects was conducted 4–6 weeks later. Overall, the four interventions led to high proportions of self-reported willingness to think about organ donation and talk about it with relatives and friends subsequent to the respective intervention. Appraisals beneficial to organ donation improved significantly only in the non-humorous interventions. It seems to be of little relevance whether the humorous message was communicated by a prominent or non-prominent person. However, future investigations should focus on sample populations with lower education, because they are less likely to possess an organ donor card and more likely to have lower levels of positive attitudes toward organ donation and may, therefore, show different results regarding the effectiveness of humorous interventions.
Background The number of long term cancer survivors during childhood or adolescence is increasing steadily. Survivors often suffer from physical or psychosocial long term effects. There is currently little data on the arrangement of long term aftercare in the field of psychosocial care. Methods In November 2017 a questionnaire was sent to 1900 cancer survivors aged between 18 and 35 years whose diagnosis dated at least five years prior. The obtained data serve as a condition and needs assessment, how the (psychosocial) long-term aftercare is perceived by the survivors and what else is desired. The analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics as well as the calculation of bivariate correlations. Results The response rate was 54.9% (n=1.043). The median interval from the first diagnosis was 20 years. In total 666 survivors (63.9%) stated that they suffered from at least one long term effect. Within this, especially neurocognitive themes played a role. 87.2% of the respondents had the feeling that they had overcome the illness/therapy well. Conclusion Through a stronger patient-focussed orientation concerning the current care and advisory services, the situation of long term survivors could be improved. This especially includes access to relevant information that focuses on the available psychosocial and welfare services, as well as to advisory and care services. Additionally, the development and expansion of care structures in the areas of neurocognition and psychotherapy is important to ensure long term participation attendance.
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