Evaluation of a structured psycho-oncological care model (integrated care)

This study evaluates a pilot project established at the Comprehensive Cancer Center Aachen (ECCA) which combines a structured screening of psychosocial distress in cancer patients with information about and referral to psychosocial services including psychotherapy. Comparison group are cancer patients from another University Hospital in the same Region.

Funding: Allgemeine Ortskrankenkasse Rheinland/Hamburg (AOK)

Collaborators:
- Klinik für Onkologie, Hämatologie und Stammzelltransplantation, Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, Euregionales Comprehensive Cancer Center Aachen (ECCA)
- Zentrum für Versorgungsforschung Köln, PMV forschungsgruppe