Body Image After Head and Neck Cancer Treatment

Pilot Testing of the Body Image After Head and Neck Cancer Treatment (BIHNC) Program

This is a pilot study of the Body Image after Head and Neck Cancer Treatment Program [BIHNC]. It is a six-week, psychoeducational, web-based program that includes e-learning didactic modules and personal reflection activities for participants to complete.

Specific Aim 1: To assess the feasibility and acceptability of [BIHNC] in patients who have completed treatment for head and neck cancer and who have body image concerns.

H1a: Eighty percent of enrolled study participants who complete baseline self-report measures will complete the BIHNC Program.

H1b: Eighty percent of study participants completing the BIHNC Program will rate it acceptable on the intervention evaluation form.

Specific Aim 2: To assess the preliminary efficacy of BIHNC for reducing body image concerns in patients who have completed treatment for head and neck cancer and who have body image concerns.

H2: Body image scores will improve from pre- to post- intervention

Inclusion Criteria:

• Completion of any form of head and neck cancer treatment between 3 and 24 months previously at study enrollment
• Answer in the affirmative to at least one of two questions concerning dissatisfaction with the way their body looks or function
• Have clinically significant body image concerns as defined by (BIS score > 10)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Undergoing head and neck cancer treatment at time of study enrollment
• Cognitive impairment that would preclude ability to provide informed consent
• Unable to read text on a computer screen
• Not able to read and understand English