Use of n‐of‐1 (single patient) trials to assess the effect of age of transfused blood on health‐related quality of life in transfusion‐dependent patients

Hsia, Cyrus C.; Mahon, Jeffrey L.; Seitelbach, Maayan; Chia, Justin; Zou, Guangyong; Chin‐Yee, Ian

doi:10.1111/trf.13484

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“…Feasibility was assessed in terms of attendance, drop out, and the challenges related to implementing the pilot, and acceptability was explored in terms of satisfaction and the appropriateness of the intervention. Changes in perceived physical and mental health at the individual level were examined using a single-subject design, which is consistent with patient-centered care [ 31 ] and allows for the evaluation of subtle changes within individuals over time [ 32 , 33 , 34 ]. Recommendations for intervention refinement were explored qualitatively.…”

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Process Evaluation of a Sport-Based Supportive Care Intervention for Testicular Cancer Survivors: A Mixed Methods Study

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Sabiston

O’Rourke

et al. 2022

Cancers

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Testicular cancer survivors report unmet supportive care needs that are associated with poorer physical and mental health, yet engagement in traditional supportive care is low. The Ball’s in Your Court intervention was designed to engage testicular cancer survivors in supportive care by leveraging a community-based sport and exercise model. Age-appropriate, gender-sensitized, and disease specific elements were reflected in the intervention design, setting, content, and delivery. The intervention included five weekly health promotion sessions among a group of testicular cancer survivors. The purpose of this study was to explore the intervention’s (i) feasibility and acceptability, (ii) effects on testicular cancer survivors’ perceived health, and (iii) gain feedback for intervention refinement. A total of 10 testicular cancer survivors participated in the pilot and completed questionnaires on demographics, cancer history, perceived health, and physical activity behavior at baseline (pre-intervention) and perceived health and satisfaction with intervention components (post-intervention). Open-ended feedback surveys were collected after each weekly session and researcher field notes were recorded by three members of the study team. One month following the intervention, a focus group was conducted with intervention participants. All participants were satisfied with the intervention. Content analysis of the qualitative data supported intervention acceptability. Visual analysis conducted at the individual level indicated that perceived health either remained stable or improved from pre- to post-intervention. The Ball’s in Your Court intervention provides a feasible and acceptable approach for the delivery of supportive care aimed at improving testicular cancer survivors’ health and wellness. Recommendations for intervention refinement were provided and require future examination.

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confidence: 99%