Development of a supportive cancer care model for patients with CAncer and pre-existing SEvere MEntal Disorders.

Purpose: Cancer patients with pre-existing severe mental disorders (SMD), including moderate to severe depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, have reduced life expectancy and are less likely to receive optimal cancer treatment. The aim of this study is to develop and pilot test a supportive care model, to enhance cancer care in this population.

Methods: The model was developed through three phases.

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Patients with cancer and pre-existing severe mental disorder, which include moderate to severe depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, are known to have reduced life expectancy and are less likely to get recommended cancer treatment. Barriers at patient-, provider- and system level have been identified, e.g.

Professionals' perspectives on caring for cancer patients with pre-existing severe mental disorders.

Introduction: Cancer trajectories among patients with pre-existing severe mental disorders (SMD) are challenging and these pateints' prognosis is poor. This study aimed at exploring barriers in cancer trajectories among patients with pre-existing SMD as experienced by Danish healthcare professionals.

Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with healthcare professionals who were sampled by purposive sampling.

Barriers in cancer trajectories of patients with pre-existing severe mental disorders-A systematic review.

Background: Patients with pre-existing severe mental disorders are significantly less likely to receive guideline-recommended cancer treatment and seems to have a significantly lower rate of cancer survival compared to patients with cancer without mental disorders.

Aim: To perform a systematic review on barriers at patient-, provider- and system-levels in cancer trajectories of patients with pre-existing severe mental disorders.

Method: A systematic review was performed following the PRISMA guidelines (PROSPERO ID: CRD42022316020).