A Controlled Evaluation of EHealth Interventions for Self-Management and Psychological Coping in Cancer Patients
A Controlled Evaluation of EHealth Interventions for Self-Management and Psychological Coping in Cancer Patients
Brief Summary This study evaluates the effectiveness of a structured eHealth-based educational and support intervention in improving self-management practices and psychological coping behaviors among adult cancer patients. Using a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design with study and control groups, the intervention integrates online education, interactive sessions, and digital communication platforms to enhance symptom management, emotional regulation, and adaptive coping strategies. The findings aim to inform scalable digital health solutions in oncology care.
Cancer patients often experience complex physical and psychological challenges related to disease progression and treatment side effects. eHealth interventions offer accessible, personalized, and cost-effective tools that support patient engagement, self-efficacy, and coping.
This study applies a structured eHealth intervention grounded in Self-Determination Theory to enhance autonomy, competence, and relatedness among cancer patients. The intervention includes synchronous online sessions, digital educational materials, and ongoing communication via mobile platforms over six weeks. Outcomes are measured using validated self-management and coping scales before and after the intervention. The study contributes evidence on the effectiveness of digital health interventions within the Saudi Arabian healthcare context.
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