Abstract
Bright IDEAS-Young Adults (Bright IDEAS-YA) is a problem-solving skills training intervention that has been adapted for young adults with cancer. Presently, a multisite randomized control trial is being conducted to determine Bright IDEAS-YA’s efficacy in supporting a young adult population. This case study demonstrates the young adult adaptation of Bright IDEAS – Bright IDEAS-YA – being delivered to a young adult cancer patient via telehealth. Telehealth is a novel delivery method for Bright IDEAS and Bright IDEAS-YA that was established due to COVID-19 safety precautions. The patient, who reported challenges in several life domains, was taught how to apply the Bright IDEAS-YA framework over six telehealth sessions. After completing the Bright IDEAS-YA framework, the patient reported increased feelings of confidence in managing new stressors, which was corroborated through outcome measures delivered during and following intervention. This case illustrates how early psychosocial intervention following a cancer diagnosis, delivered via telehealth, can help patients develop and implement personal strategies to reduce stress levels.
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This work was supported by the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health under Grant R37CA240807. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.
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Reese, S., Bono, M.H., Díaz, D.B. et al. Stop and Think: A Case Study Illustrating the Implementation of Bright IDEAS-YA Being Delivered via Telehealth to a Young Adult Cancer Patient. J Clin Psychol Med Settings (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10880-024-10004-w
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