Impact of the mental health and dynamic referral for oncology (MHADRO) program on oncology patient outcomes, health care utilization, and health provider behaviors: A multi-site randomized control trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The MHADRO assesses psychosocial and medical needs, provides tailored feedback reports, and connects patients to mental health providers. This study examined the MHADRO's effect on patient outcomes, health care utilization, and oncology provider documentation and behaviors.

Methods

836 patients were part of a multi-site RCT and assessments were conducted at baseline, 2, 6 and 12 months.

Results

The intervention group engaged in less emergency calls to providers. There were no differences in psychosocial outcomes at follow up assessments. Providers of patients in the intervention group were more likely to: document psychosocial symptoms and history; refer to psychosocial services; encourage support groups; seek psychological evaluations during visits. Patient

SUBMITTER: O'Hea E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7061075 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature