nderstanding and overcoming patient-related barriers in the uptake of psychological care in cancer patients with depressive symptoms - To examine which symptoms of depression are most central in causing symptom spread and patients* own care needs and preferences for distinct symptoms
Completed
- Conditions
- Depression10027946
- Registration Number
- NL-OMON46836
- Lead Sponsor
- niversitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 125
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
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational non invasive
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>The main study parameter is symptoms of depression as measured in the daily<br /><br>diary. </p><br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>Patients* need for care is measured for each of the PHQ-9 symptoms and two<br /><br>separate questions on type of care they would prefer and from whom they would<br /><br>prefer to receive care. </p><br>