Efficacy and Budget Impact of a Tailored Psychological Intervention Program Targeting Cancer Patients With Adjustment Disorder: A Randomised Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence on the efficacy of psychological interventions targeting cancer patients diagnosed with an adjustment disorder is scarce.

Aims

This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and budget impact of a tailored psychological intervention program (AD-program) targeting cancer patients with adjustment disorder (AD).

Methods

Patients (n = 59) were randomised to the intervention or control group. The AD-program consisted of three modules: psychoeducation (1-4 sessions) and two additional modules (maximum of 6 sessions per module) provided when needed. The primary outcome was psychological distress (HADS). Secondary outcomes were mental adjustment to cancer (MAC) and health-related quality of life (EORTC QLQ-C30). Measures were completed at baseline and 3 and

SUBMITTER: Holtmaat K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11910135 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature