One possible reason why so many cancer patients with depressive symptoms indicate no care needs, could be that the offered care does not fit patients* symptoms, given the wide range of depressive symptoms (e.g. sad mood, fatigue). The objective of…
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- Mood disorders and disturbances NEC
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Research involving
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Outcome measures
Primary outcome
The main study parameter is symptoms of depression as measured in the daily
diary.
Secondary outcome
Patients* need for care is measured for each of the PHQ-9 symptoms and two
separate questions on type of care they would prefer and from whom they would
prefer to receive care.
Background summary
Depression is a prevalent and persistent problem in cancer patients and
warrants adequate care as untreated symptoms of depression may have a negative
impact on the quality of life, treatment compliance, life style, healthcare
utilization and longevity of patients. Despite current guidelines advocating to
screen patients on distress and depression, this screening is not yet effective
in bringing care to cancer patients with depressive symptoms, since 75% of
cancer patients with depressive symptoms refuses psychological care offered to
them. To optimize screening and care, it is important to better understand why
such a large group of cancer patients with depressive symptoms declines care.
Study objective
One possible reason why so many cancer patients with depressive symptoms
indicate no care needs, could be that the offered care does not fit patients*
symptoms, given the wide range of depressive symptoms (e.g. sad mood, fatigue).
The objective of this study is therefore to examine which depressive symptoms
are most central in symptom spread and what care needs patients have themselves
for distinct symptoms of depression.
Study design
This study will use a brief self-report questionnaire and a time-series diary
method. Participants will be asked to fill out the self-report questionnaire at
the start of the study, before filling in the diaries. For the diary study,
cancer patients with depressive symptoms will be asked to report their
depressive symptoms five times a day for two consecutive weeks.
Study burden and risks
The burden for patients consists of filling in one baseline questionnaire at
the start of the project which will take approximately 20 to 30 minutes, and a
diary which will have to be filled in five times a day, for two consecutive
weeks, which will take about 2 minutes per assessment. Patients will be given a
giftcard of ¤50 in return. They can also, if they would like to, receive a
personal feedback report about their symptoms. Apart from the time and effort
invested, we foresee no risks associated with participating in this study.
Antonius Deusinglaan 1
Groningen 9713AV
NL
Antonius Deusinglaan 1
Groningen 9713AV
NL
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Inclusion criteria
Primary cancer diagnosis in the past five years
Completion of medical treatment * 3 months
Age * 18 years
Ability to complete questionnaires in Dutch
Reporting at least mild levels of depressive symptoms, as indicated by a score * 5 on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
Exclusion criteria
Currently receiving psychological treatment
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Recruitment
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In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL64234.042.18 |