Invitation to Participate in a Survey-based Study on Colorectal Cancer Survivors with Ostomies (stomas)

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Invitation to Participate in a Survey-based Study on Colorectal Cancer Survivors with Ostomies (stomas)

We are conducting a survey-based study to investigate the relationship between ostomy (stoma)-related issues, body image, and psychosocial well-being among colorectal cancer survivors. Your participation is crucial in helping us understand how these factors interact and impact the lives of individuals living with an ostomy (stoma). The insights gained from this study will contribute to developing better support systems and interventions to improve the quality of life for colorectal cancer survivors.

We are looking for individuals who:
• Are 18+ years old
• Have a colostomy or ileostomy (stoma) due to Stages I–III colorectal cancer
• Are community-dwelling in the USA (not hospitalized within the last two weeks; outpatient visits are fine)
• Can read English to complete the consent form and survey
• Have no prior mood disorder (such as anxiety, depression, or bipolar) diagnoses before colorectal cancer diagnosis
• Have no significant visual, olfactory, or auditory impairments

If you decide to participate, you will be asked to complete a survey that will take approximately 20 minutes. Your responses will be kept confidential. As a token of our appreciation, you will receive a $20 Amazon gift card upon successful completion of the survey. This is an electronic gift card and will be delivered to your email. Please allow several days for processing.
Before you begin the survey, we'll ask a few screening questions to determine your eligibility. If you don't meet the criteria, the survey will end automatically.

To participate, please click on the following survey link: https://virginia.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/ ... neD9y0zM10
Or scan the QR code below with your smartphone’s camera to access the survey.


Thank you so much for considering this request. If you have any questions or need further information about the study, please do not hesitate to contact me at gtm5xx@virginia.edu.

Sincerely,
Juehyun (Jue) Shin, PhD (c), MSN, RN, CWOCN
University of Virginia School of Nursing
225 Jeanette Lancaster Way, Charlottesville, VA 22903

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Thank you for your interest in our survey and your willingness to contribute to the development of ostomy research. We greatly appreciate your enthusiasm.
We are pleased to inform you that we have received an overwhelming response to our survey, surpassing our expected number of participants. As a result, we have temporarily paused the recruitment process.
While we cannot include you in the current survey, we value your interest and support. We will make sure to inform you of any future research opportunities that may arise.
Once again, thank you for your interest and support in advancing ostomy research. Your willingness to participate is truly appreciated.

Best regards,
Jue Shin