The role of individual patient, social support and treatment centre variables in the psychosocial outcomes of cancer patients [ 2011 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Robert Sanson-Fisher (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Christine Paul ,  A/Pr Frans Henskens ,  A/Pr Mariko Carey ,  Prof Ian Olver

Brief description This national study, involving 20 medical oncology units, will be the first study of its kind to rigorously examine the role of individual patient (disease, demographic), social support, and treatment centre characteristics in psychosocial outcomes for cancer patients. Findings will give a bird’s eye view of which characteristics should be targeted to improve psychosocial outcomes for cancer patients.

Funding Amount $AUD 512,192.50

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant