Supervisor:
Program of Study:
MSc, Experimental Psychology
Project Title:
Addressing physical, emotional, and cognitive fatigue using cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia in cancer survivors: A secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial
Scholarships and/or Awards:
- 2024 Canadian Psychological Association Health and Behavioural Medicine Section– Travel Award, $500
- 2023 Canadian Cancer Society Research Training Award – Master’s, $32,500
- 2023 Jack Redshaw Scholarship, $5,000
- 2023 Canadian Conference Bursary – Local IOUE, $1,000
- 2020 Tim Horton’s Foundation Scholarship, $1,000
- 2019 Tim Horton’s Foundation Scholarship, $1,000
- 2018 Tim Horton’s Foundation Scholarship, $1,000
Lay Research Summary:
Cancer-related fatigue is one of the most common and distressing symptoms experienced by individuals following a cancer diagnosis. Fatigue can last several years after cancer treatment is finished, and it negatively impacts the daily functioning and quality of life of cancer survivors. Currently, there is no gold standard treatment for fatigue, so my thesis research is examining the use of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia to treat fatigue in Atlantic Canadian cancer survivors. Insomnia and fatigue are closely related, and both frequently occur in cancer survivors; therefore, it is expected that fatigue will improve after the insomnia intervention. Overall, this research will allow for a better understanding of the mechanisms of cancer-related fatigue, as well as to provide evidence for treatment options for cancer survivors.
Career Aspirations:
After my master’s degree, I hope to pursue clinical psychology, with a focus in health psychology. I would like to offer services to improve quality of life in individuals with chronic health conditions.
Location:
Memorial University of Newfoundland