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DESIPOC (Dezvoltarea unei inițiative europene durabile pentru monitorizarea și schimbul de bune practici în domeniul îngrijirii oncologice psihosociale) este un proiect EU4Health axat pe îmbunătățirea sănătății mintale și a sprijinului psihosocial pentru persoanele afectate de cancer din întreaga Europă. Proiectul reunește cercetarea, inovația digitală, formarea profesională și colaborarea pentru a consolida îngrijirea oncologică psihosocială pentru pacienți, îngrijitori, familii și profesioniști din domeniul sănătății.

Mai multe informații pot fi găsite pe site-ul web al proiectului.

The DESIPOC platform acts as a digital knowledge hub and virtual observatory, offering:

• Training materials and educational resources
• Mental health screening tools
• Best practices and care models from across Europe
• Research findings on evidence-based recommendations, and insights into mental health challenges, psychosocial oncology care barriers, and enabling factors across Europe
• Resources to support communication and psychosocial care in oncology settings

The project also aims to help healthcare systems better identify psychosocial stress factors such as anxiety, depression, burnout, emotional distress, and social isolation among people affected by cancer.

Why DESIPOC Matters

Cancer affects more than physical health. Many individuals experience emotional, psychological, and social challenges throughout diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and caregiving.

Across Europe, psychosocial oncology care is provided differently, and access to mental health support can vary significantly. DESIPOC was created to help bridge these gaps by:

• Promoting early mental health screening
• Supporting person-centered oncology care
• Sharing successful practices between countries
• Providing accessible digital resources and training
• Supporting evidence-based policy and healthcare improvements

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 implementationm interprretationa dn 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.