Health Condition 1: null- Adult cancer patients referred to Psycho-oncology service
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Savita Goswami
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Adult cancer patients above 18 years of age 2. Any cancer site 3. Outpatients 4. On active cancer directed treatment (curative intent) or on follow up after completion of treatment • Able to participate in 30-45 minutes of in depth interview • Able to give informed consent • Marathi, Hindi or English speaking
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients receiving only palliative care 2. History of pre-existing psychotic disorder, cognitive impairment, delirium or dementia
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To understand spiritual/ religious beliefs of cancer patients when they are undergoing cancer treatment (curative intent) and follow up after completionTimepoint: In depth interview at single point | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. To understand patientsâ?? perspectives on the impact of spiritual/ religious beliefs on their coping with cancer and its treatment 2. To examine the association of religious/spiritual beliefs of cancer patients with socio-demographic factors (age, gender, ethnicity, religious affiliation Timepoint: In depth interview at single point | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactSavita Goswami
Tata Memoral Hospital
Outcome results
None listed