Confidence and motivation on a HOPE: Self-Management Programme (SMP)

Bourne, Claire, Jesuthasan, Jananee, Martin, Faith ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0141-1210, Batehup, Lynn, McHattie, David, Dennis, Nicola, Davies, Nicola and Wallace, Louise 2011. Confidence and motivation on a HOPE: Self-Management Programme (SMP). Presented at: 25th Conference of the EHPS: Engaging with Other Professions: Challenges and Perspectives, Crete, Hersonissos, Greece, 20-25 September 2011.

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Abstract

In the UK, there are an estimated two million cancer survivors who require support to manage the long-term consequences of cancer and the enduring effects of treatments (National Cancer Support Initiative, 2009). Coventry University and Macmillan Cancer Support have developed a 6-week, group-based, self-management programme (HOPE: SMP) for breast cancer survivors. The aim of this study is to explore the benefits of attending the HOPE: SMP for breast cancer survivors. Method: We conducted three Focus Groups with 17 participants. Data were analysed using Framework Analysis. Findings: Participants reported improved confidence and motivation to initiate and/or maintain meaningful and purposeful activities. Much of the motivation was generated by the support and encouragement provided by the lay tutor who was also a breast cancer survivor and the clinical tutor. Conclusion: Improvements in quality of life, including physical and psychological aspects of well-being, improved after attending the HOPE: SMP.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Poster)
Date Type:	Completion
Status:	Unpublished
Schools:	Psychology
Last Modified:	16 Mar 2023 13:30
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/157212

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