Publications by authors named "L K Beatty"
Background: Family or friend carers of people with cancer report high levels of depression, anxiety, caregiving strain, and unmet needs. Limited strategies for identification and management of distress have been established among cancer carers. This paper describes the protocol of two linked studies: Study 1a, a distress screening and stepped care pathway feasibility study and Study 1b, a hybrid implementation-effectiveness Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) to assess the benefit of a comprehensive, carer-centred online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT) program for carers with anxiety and depression.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Blended therapy (BT) combines digital with face-to-face psychological interventions. BT may improve access to treatment, therapy uptake, and adherence. However, research is scarce on the structure of BT models.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Few digital interventions target patients with advanced cancer. Hence, we feasibility-tested Finding My Way-Advanced (FMW-A), a self-guided program for women with metastatic breast cancer.
Methods: A single-site randomised controlled pilot trial was conducted.
Article Synopsis
- The study aims to adapt FOCUS for Australia (FOCUSau) and evaluate its effectiveness in improving emotional well-being and self-efficacy compared to standard care.
- Researchers will use a phased implementation study involving a clinical trial and an observational study, recruiting 346 patient-caregiver dyads to assess the intervention's efficacy and its feasibility for long-term use in the Australian healthcare system.
Evaluating campaign concepts aimed at replacing sugar-sweetened beverages with water.
Health Promot J Austr
January 2025
Issue Addressed: The study addresses the global health concern of sugar overconsumption, particularly focusing on the prevalence of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among young people.
Methods: The study tested three different health promotion campaign concepts, designed to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage intake and promote water consumption as a healthier alternative. A total of 402 young adults (18-29) were recruited from a university campus and an online panel.