Health Condition 1: G- Mental Health
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Patient Guidance Program: Participants will receive a structured Patient Guidance Program in addition to standard cancer care. The intervention includes assistance with treatment-relate
Sponsors
Bhaktivedanta Hospital and Research Institute
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Confirmed diagnosis of cancer (any type or stage) and currently receiving treatment at the participating multispecialty hospital in Mumbai. 2.Age equal to and more than 18 years. 3.Ability to understand and respond to psychosocial assessment tools in English, Hindi, or Marathi. 4.Willingness to provide informed consent for participation and data collection. 5.Expected to remain under hospital care for at least one full treatment cycle or minimum follow-up duration defined by the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Severe cognitive impairment, psychiatric illness, or altered sensorium that precludes meaningful participation in psychosocial assessment or informed consent. 2.Terminally ill patients receiving only palliative or end-of-life care with an estimated survival of less than 1 month. 3.Non-consenting individuals or those withdrawing consent during the study. 4.Patients already participating in another psychosocial intervention trial, to avoid confounding effects. 5.Incomplete baseline assessment data, preventing pre- and post-intervention comparison.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary objective of this study is to validate the PGP model by assessing its psychosocial impact on cancer patients receiving care in a multispeciality hospital in Mumbai.Timepoint: Baseline, 1 month and 3 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the reduction in psychosocial distress among patients enrolled in PGP. To assess improvements in treatment adherence and completion rates. To explore the model s impact on navigating financial, emotional, and informational challenge To examine patient and caregiver satisfaction with the support received. Timepoint: Baseline, 1 month and 3 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Nirmal Raut
Bhaktivedanta Hospital and Research Institute
Outcome results
None listed