Effectiveness of structured psycho-oncological counseling for relatives of lung cancer patients based on the CALM approach-study protocol of a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The high incidence combined with the high lethality and bad prognosis of lung cancer highlight the need for psycho-oncological care for both patients and their relatives. While psychological interventions for relatives might be helpful, further research on the impact of specific interventions is necessary. Therefore, this trial aims to evaluate structured psycho-oncological counseling for relatives of lung cancer patients based on the Managing Cancer And Living Meaningfully (CALM) approach compared to usual care. In addition, we explore the impact of psycho-oncological support of relatives on the patients' mental health outcomes.

Methods

The study is a single-center, prospective, randomized controlled trial with two measurement time points. Relatives of lung cance

SUBMITTER: Dusel J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10858519 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature