A randomised trial of a psychosocial intervention for cancer patients integrated into routine care: the PROMPT study (promoting optimal outcomes in mood through tailored psychosocial therapies)

Table 2 Algorithm for patient allocation to Intervention

DT¹ score <4		DT¹ score 4 or greater
No risk factors	+ risk factors² HADS³ < 8	+/- risk factors² HADS³ < 8	+/- risk factors² HADS³ 8-21	+/- risk factors² HADS³ 22 or greater
Usual care	Low-intensity Intervention Patient self-directed resource suite only		Medium- intensity Intervention Tailored psychosocial Intervention delivered by trained Health Professional	Specialised Treatment with an appropriately qualified practitioner via a pre-defined clinical pathway

DT¹: Distress Thermometer
Risk Factors²: Risk factors as identified in the National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre Psychosocial Checklist (PSCL)
HADS³: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale

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