Tailored, wEb-based, Psychosocial and Physical Activity Self-Management PrOgramme

Caregivers of men with prostate cancer report high physical and emotional distress, and there is an urgent need to develop cost-effective programmes to prepare them for their roles. An online tool has been developed recently, aiming to offer a convenient, efficient, and potentially effective solution. However, pilot testing is required to evaluate this dyadic, Tailored, wEb-based, psychosocial and physical activity self-Management PrOgramme (called TEMPO) for caregivers of prostate cancer survivors. This study will assess TEMPO's acceptability, feasibility, cost, and potential efficacy, in addition to documenting the benefits (costs and outcomes) gained from involving both the caregiver and the patient in the intervention. A total of 80 patient-caregiver dyads will be recruited and randomized to a) TEMPO, or b) usual care. Acceptability, feasibility, and cost indicators will also be collected. Quality of life, anxiety, self-management skills, physical activity, self-efficacy, appraisal, and depression will also be assessed at baseline and 3 months post-baseline. In addition, intervention dyads will be invited to participate in an exit interview. This pilot study aims to assess the feasibility of the project, to inform the development and planning of a larger trial.