PoCoG ADMINISTERED Studies - CONCEPTS Developed 2017-18
*PoCoG-2015-108: Understanding the barriers and facilitators of referral of patients to online therapy programs amongst health professionals at hospital-based cancer clinics
Aim: The primary objective of this pilot study is to ascertain user acceptance of an integration of iCanADAPT an internet Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT) program for the treatment of depression and anxiety in advanced cancer patients with the ADAPT portal
Investigator Team: ADAPT Program Group
Status: In development
*PoCoG-2015-109: iCanADAPT Integration effectiveness trial
Aim: This study is a phase III study to establish the effectiveness of iCanADAPT an internet Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT) program for the treatment of depression and anxiety in both early and advanced cancer patients when introduced as part of routine care
Investigator Team: ADAPT Program Group
Status: In development
*These studies form part of the development of the ADAPT Program: A sustainable and supported clinical pathway for managing anxiety and depression in cancer patients: Developing and evaluating components and testing implementation strategies
PoCoG-2016-101+: Collaborative care in the management of clinical depression in cancer care: A pragmatic randomised control trial in the community (PRaCTICe): Transforming the clinical management of depression in cancer patients
Aim: to implement an innovative model of care to increase cancer patients’ access to evidence-based treatment for depression and evaluate the effectiveness of the model in treating depression. The project transforms traditional, specialist-delivered care into a model of community-based care, in which primary health care providers and community psychologists, mentored by specialists, deliver timely and accessible patient-focused care
Investigator Team: PoCoG Depression working Group
Status: Awaiting Funding
PoCoG-2016-105+: A National Survey Exploring How Cancer Health Care Professionals Assess and Manage Anxiety in Patients
Aim: The aim of this study is to explore Cancer Health Care Professionals confidence and clinical management practices in dealing with anxiety in their patients.
Investigator Team: PoCoG Anxiety Working Group
Status: In development
+ These studies form part of the development of the SAC initiated program of work: PoCoG Transforming Psychosocial Care of Patients in Australia: Implementation of a Comprehensive Training and Service Delivery Program
PoCoG-2016-108: Increasing service capacity to address patient needs through innovative shared care models – a pilot study
Aim: This program aims to support cancer patients with clinical depression by testing a model of shared care that involves hospital-based psycho-oncology staff, community-based clinical psychologists / psychiatrists and GPs. In year one this will involve planning and engagement activities for a pilot program across MPCCC health services.
Investigator Team: David Kissane, Danielle Mazza, Head, Alia Kaderbhai, Gary Richardson, Zee Wan Wong, Stephen Ting
Status: In development
PoCoG-2016-201: How depressed or anxious cancer patients make help-seeking decisions
Aim: To (1) identify theoretically derived factors that influence decision-making underpinning preferences for treatment among patients with cancer and anxiety/ depression; and (2) determine whether the relative importance and influence of patient preferences differs between distressed (sub-clinical) patients and patients with clinical levels of anxiety/ depression.
Investigator Team: Joanne Shaw, Phyllis Butow, Haryana Dhillon, Richard De Abreu Lourenco
Status: Pilot funding awarded, Awaiting further funding
PoCoG-2018-09: Prioritising fear of cancer recurrence research: a Delphi Consensus survey
Aim: The aim of this study is to develop research priorities for the field of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR).
Investigator Team: Phyllis Butow, Louise Sharpe, Haryana Dhillon, Joanne Shaw, Lisa Vaccaro
Status: In development