The 'Young Adult Taking Action' programme for young adult cancer survivors: A study protocol for a feasibility study

摘要

Background: Young adult cancer survivors (Yacs) aged 18-39 report age-specific multifactorial challenges with self-care, leisure, work and education requiring multicomponent rehabilitation intervention. therefore, the 'Young adult taking action' (Yatac) programme was developed.Aims/Objectives: to present a protocol for a feasibility study evaluating the acceptability of the Yatac programme and exploring implementation, mechanisms of impact and outcomes. Material and methods: a mixed-method feasibility study with a convergent research design will be conducted. the programme is an age-specific, multicomponent, goal-oriented, and peer-based rehabilitation programme delivered by an interdisciplinary staff consisting of nine components: 1) Goal setting, 2) everyday life, 3) Physical activity, 4) Psychological issues, 5) Work and study, 6) sexuality and relationship, 7) Rights and finance, 8) Peer-to-peer support and 9) individual consultation. Quantitative and qualitative data about acceptability, implementation, mechanisms of impact and outcomes will be collected. Results: the results will provide essential knowledge about the programme's acceptability, implementation, mechanisms of impact and outcomes.Conclusion and significance: the study will inform adjustment of the programme and will provide knowledge of whether and how to deliver age-specific rehabilitation to Yacs.