Abstract

Problem: The number of cancer survivors in the United States is continuing to grow and yet cancer survivors often lack the knowledge of community resources available to them. Survivors must not only know that resources and programs exist but also trust that these tools are relevant and beneficial to them.

Intervention: The purpose of this project was to implement evidence-based strategies in a community setting to improve self-efficacy among adults who are transitioning from frontline cancer treatment to the next phase of survivorship. Strengthening self-efficacy is an important step toward increasing potential future patient activation and supporting long-term survivorship outcomes.

Measures: The 6-item Chronic Disease Self-Efficacy scale (SEMCD or SEMCD-6) was used to measure the self-efficacy of the participants both immediately before and after the intervention. The SEMCD is a validated tool appropriate for individuals with chronic conditions, including cancer, and is brief to complete.

Results: Five participants completed the pre- and post-survey. Results indicated a small increase in self-efficacy scores following the intervention, with a non-significant trend toward improvement (p = .06). Descriptive statistics showed an increase in scores from pre-intervention (M = 7.46, SD = 3.09) to post-intervention (M = 8.37, SD = 3.19).

Conclusions: A brief, community-based intervention was associated with a small increase in self-efficacy in cancer survivors.

Description

EDD 890 01: Doctoral Scholarly Project IV

Method/Study/Design: Other = Implementation Science

Author Details

Julie L. Chytil, EdD(c) | Specialties: Chronic Disease Management; Cancer Control

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

Other Graduate Paper

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Cancer, Survivorship, Cancer Survivors, Self-Efficacy, Social Support, Community, Social Cognitive Theory, Social Ecological Model, Patient Activation, Patient Participation

Advisor

Kari Wade

Second Advisor

Alice Kindschuh

Third Advisor

Whitney Robertson

Degree

Doctoral-Other

Degree Year

2026

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2026-09-14

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