Peer-reviewed article
4580 Development of a play-based coaching intervention to improve quality of life and wellbeing for mothers with cancer and their young children
Roman-Oyola R, Bundy A, Castro E, Castrillo O ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This study describes the development of a play-based coaching intervention to help mothers undergoing cancer treatment maintain quality interactions with their young children aged 2.5 to 7 years. The research uses a structured development process with two phases: first defining the intervention based on qualitative data from mothers' experiences, then refining it by testing acceptability and measuring preliminary outcomes. The intervention aims to improve quality of life and wellbeing for both mothers and children by making play a central therapeutic tool.
Key points
- The intervention combines a Coaching approach with the Model of Playfulness to address disruptions in mother-child interactions caused by cancer treatment
- Phase 1A involves developing the intervention using qualitative data from mothers' experiences with play during cancer treatment
- Phase 1B will evaluate acceptability of the intervention including delivery strategy, location, time commitment, and outcome measures with 6 mothers and their young children
- Preliminary outcomes will measure maternal anxiety, depression, stress, and parental self-efficacy; child emotional and behavioral indicators; and playfulness for both mother and child
- This is an early-stage development study designed to prepare for future feasibility studies
Limitations
This is a development study with a small sample (n=6 mothers and children) and does not test intervention effectiveness. The document describes planned activities and anticipated results rather than completed implementation or outcomes, so it cannot demonstrate whether the intervention actually improves wellbeing.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Mothers with cancer who have young children experience life disruptions when treatment procedures limit mother-child interactions. This study proposes the development of an intervention combining the Coaching approach with the Model of Playfulness to improve Quality of Life (QoL) and wellbeing of these patients and their young children. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: This embedded mixed method study will be guided by the two initial phases of the ORBIT Model for the development of behavioral interventions for patients with chronic diseases. Participants will be mothers in the post-acute treatment stage of cancer (n = 6) and their children who are between 2 years and a half and 6 years, 11 months. Phase 1A, Definition, builds on qualitative data from a concurrent study exploring the experiences of mothers with cancer playing with their young children. As part of this phase, we will develop a play-based coaching intervention. In Phase 1B, Refinement, we will employ in-depth semi-structured interviews and standardized tools to evaluate acceptability of the intervention and preliminary outcomes. This will serve to further refine the intervention. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: Phase 1A will yield a plan for the intervention and data to enhance its initial implementation. Phase 1B will yield data, from the perspective of the mothers, about acceptability of the intervention procedures (e.g., delivery strategy, place for the intervention, time devoted, and outcome measures). This will enable modifications to the intervention. Additionally, Phase IB will yield preliminary data from specific QoL and wellbeing measures. For the mother, data about anxiety and depression symptoms, stress levels, and parental self-efficacy; for the child, emotional and behavioral indicators; for both: playfulness. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: This study entails the development of an intervention to enhance QoL and wellbeing of mothers with cancer and their children. Play moments as the centerpiece of the intervention, represent an innovative approach. Findings will guide the design of future feasibility studies to advance the development of this outcome driven intervention.
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- Intervention
- A play-based coaching intervention combining the Coaching approach with the Model of Playfulness, with play moments as the centerpiece of therapeutic interaction
- Population
- Mothers in post-acute stage of cancer treatment (n=6) and their children aged 2.5 to 6 years 11 months
Key finding
Study is in development phase; no outcome data yet reported
R et al. · PubMed Central (PMC) · 21 Feb 2022