Feasibility and Effectiveness of an Internet-based Intervention to Manage Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors

Feasibility and Effectiveness of an Internet-based Intervention to Manage Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors

The purpose of this project is to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of a 6-week, internet-based, Energy Conservation and Activity Management intervention among women who report cancer-related fatigue following breast cancer treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• breast cancer diagnoses
• not currently receiving active treatment in the form of chemotherapy or radiation therapy
• at least 18 years of age
• fatigue severe enough to limit daily activities (score ≥ 4 on 7-point Fatigue Severity Scale)(Krupp, LaRocca, Muir-Nash, & Steinberg, 1989);
• functional English fluency and literacy;
• Participant has a smart device that operates on the Android or Apple platform
• Participant is able to use the Ecological Momentary Assessment application before going to bed every night

Exclusion Criteria:

• self-reported history of diagnosis of co-morbidities that have been associated with poor sleep and fatigue: chronic insomnia, chronic fatigue syndrome, unstable heart, lung, or neuromuscular disease, insulin-dependent diabetes, sleep apnea, chronic oral steroid therapy, and night-shift employment,
• Disability due to a diagnosis other then breast cancer
• Currently taking medication for depression, sleep issues, or fatigue.