The purpose of this research study is to deliver 6 months of 1:1 health coaching to cancer patients being treated at UNC Cancer Hospital. This program hopes to improve patient's self-confidence and satisfaction with how they feel and what they are able to do day-to-day. This includes exercising, support for healthy eating, emotional and social needs. Health coaching means you will receive weekly phone calls and emails from a trained coach.
At your first visit, a health coach will provide you with a survey packet, do a physical assessment, and set you up with a wearable sensor. You will be asked to wear the sensor for the duration of the study. Your health coach will call you weekly to develop physical activity goals and track your progress. Each week you will be expected to fill out surveys about your symptoms. Each month you will fill out additional surveys to track your mental, physical, and social needs. At 3 months and 6 months of participation, you will do physical assessments again.
Up to $60 in electronic gift cards
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
William Wood
Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Behavioral or Social
Interventional
Behavior
Cancer (Breast, Head and Neck, Prostate, Sarcoma (bone and soft tissue), Other Cancers, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma)
Chronic Conditions
Eating, Nutrition, and Metabolism
Mental and Emotional Health
Obesity
Wellness and Lifestyle
20-0051
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