Allison, P. J., Edgar, L., Nicolau, B., Archer, J., Black, M., & Hier, M. (2004). Results of a feasibility study for a psycho-educational intervention in head and neck cancer. Psycho-Oncology, 13, 482–485.

Participants were offered the Nucare coping strategies program (teaches people to cope with cancer, based on the McGill Model of Nursing) in one of three formats:  small group; one on one; and one on one with therapy (home version with materials).  There was no control arm.  Data were taken at baseline and two and three months following the intervention outcome.  Participants chose the study arm.

• Fifty-nine participants completed the study, and there were outcomes data for 50.
• Gender, race, and income were not described. 
• Participants had head and neck cancer.

This was a nonrandomized, no control pilot, feasibility study for delivery in which participants wanted the intervention.

European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC-QLQ-C30)

Fatigue was improved in 17 (38%) patients overall, and improvement was equal in self (home) to that seen with the use of a therapist.

• Only one cancer group was studied.
• There were costs associated with the use of a therapist.