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To determine the effectiveness of Alleviating Depression Among Patients with Cancer (ADAPt-C) collaborative care management for major depression or dysthymia
ADAPt-C is collaborative care management developed for low-income and minority patients. The control group received enhanced usual care (EUC). Data collection occurred at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months. The intervention involved semistructured assessment and patient and family education, navigation assistance, behavioral therapy components in weekly sessions, and patient homework. After treatment initiation, patients received monthly telephone contact for up to 12 months, for maintenance and relapse prevention. Medication was used as clinically indicated for psychiatric symptoms. Overall management was based on guidelines, from the National Comprehensive Cancer Care Network, for treatment of depression in cancer patients.
Active treatment and transition
Prospective, randomized, controlled trial with simple blinding
ADAPt-C collaborative care may be a feasible and effective means of reducing symptoms of depression in some cancer patients.
ADAPt-C is a time- and personnel-intensive intervention that requires significant commitment on the part of the patient.