DESIPOC (Developing a sustained European initiative for monitoring and sharing practices in psychosocial oncology care provision) is an EU4Health project focused on improving mental health and psychosocial support for people affected by cancer across Europe. The project brings together research, digital innovation, training, and collaboration to strengthen psychosocial oncology care for patients, caregivers, families, and healthcare professionals.

More information can be found in the project’s website.

Individuals Affected by Cancer

People living with cancer can access:

  • Educational resources
  • Self-help information
  • Supportive care guidance
  • Research-based recommendations and insights into mental health challenges to improve quality of life

The platform aims to empower individuals with reliable, easy-to-understand resources that support emotional wellbeing throughout the cancer journey.

Caregivers & Families

Caregivers and family members often experience emotional stress while supporting loved ones with cancer.

DESIPOC platform provides:

  • Guidance and coping resources
  • Information on psychosocial support
  • Educational materials
  • Access to supportive care knowledge and tools

Healthcare Professionals

Oncology professionals can use the platform to:

  • Access training and educational materials
  • Improve psychosocial screening practices
  • Learn evidence-based psychosocial oncology approaches
  • Explore models of care used across Europe
  • Enhance communication and supportive care skills
  • Access screening tools, clinical guidance on implementation, interpretation and integration into oncology care to assess mental health needs of individuals affected by cancer

This includes doctors, nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other professionals involved in cancer care.

Policymakers & Health System Stakeholders

DESIPOC supports policymakers by providing:

  • Research findings and data insights
  • Evidence-based recommendations
  • Best practice examples from European countries
  • Knowledge to support mental health policy development in oncology care

The platform contributes to improving psychosocial oncology services at regional, national, and European levels.