University of Colorado Boulder · PsychologyArch Therapy Lab
Joanna J Arch · Boulder, Colorado
Research Focus
Dr. Joanna J Arch's lab focuses on helping individuals with advanced cancer cope with their fears about disease progression and related trauma. They are conducting innovative research to adapt a behavioral therapy known as written exposure therapy to improve the mental health and quality of life of cancer survivors. By studying the effectiveness of their novel EASE intervention delivered via telehealth, the lab aims to provide evidence-based solutions for managing fear of progression (FoP) and associated psychological symptoms.
advanced cancerfear of progressionbehavioral therapytelehealthcancer-related traumamental healthquality of lifewritten exposure therapyrandomized trial
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop an effective intervention for managing fear of progression in advanced cancer patients.
AIM 02Conduct a randomized trial comparing EASE with usual care for cancer-related trauma symptoms.
AIM 03Evaluate the impact of EASE on anxiety, depression, and quality of life in participants.
AIM 04Assess the feasibility and acceptability of delivering EASE through telehealth.
AIM 05Explore mechanisms through which EASE may provide therapeutic benefits.
Skills the Lab Values
behavior therapytelehealth deliverydata collection and analysispatient interviewsclinical trial designstatistical analysispsychological assessmentswritten exposure therapycognitive behavioral techniques
Output against the department
Publications142bottom 48% of dept.155th of 296
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Citations7.2ktop 44% of dept.131st of 296
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