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  • Oncology
  • Digital Health

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  • 35% of cancer patients experience significant distress.
  • Unmet psychological supportive care needs are common in cancer patients.
  • Internet-based interventions offer a scalable solution for psychological support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of an internet-based psychological intervention for distressed cancer patients.
  • To evaluate the CancerCope program, a web-delivered cognitive behavioral intervention.
  • To improve psychosocial adjustment in individuals diagnosed with cancer.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing a cognitive behavioral intervention (CancerCope) to a static education website.
  • Participants recruited via Queensland Cancer Registry and Cancer Council Helpline.
  • Assessment at baseline, 2, 6, and 12 months, measuring distress, supportive care needs, adjustment, and quality of life.

Main Results:

  • 163 participants recruited; 50% met criteria for psychological distress.
  • Highest unmet needs reported in psychological, followed by physical and daily living domains.
  • Primary outcomes include psychological distress and unmet supportive care needs.

Conclusions:

  • Web-based cognitive behavioral interventions show promise for improving psychosocial adjustment in cancer patients.
  • The study protocol is designed to provide recommendations on the efficacy of digital mental health tools.
  • Further analysis will determine the cost-effectiveness of the CancerCope intervention.