Table 1.
Study data and associated variables collected at each study time-point.
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| Study data | Variables | Baseline | 3 months | 6 months |
| Primary outcomes |
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GHQ-12; heiQ | X | X | X |
| Secondary outcomes |
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SCNS-34a subscales (health systems and information; patient care and support) | X |
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X |
| Process measures |
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Five items exploring contact and satisfaction with CISb services; perceived level of consultant skill; and use of specific CIS services (emotional; information; instrumental) |
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X |
| Demographic characteristics |
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Age at diagnosis; sex; Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin; health insurance coverage; employment status; post code; marital status; highest level of education attained; primary language spoken at home; and concession card holder | X |
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| Emotional adjustment |
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The Mental Adjustment to Cancer Scale [36] | X |
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| Disease/treatment |
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Date of cancer diagnosis; cancer type; other comorbid conditions; surgery and treatments received; and history of mental health treatment prior to cancer diagnosis | X |
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Current extent of cancer; surgery and treatments received; and instances of missed prescriptions in previous week |
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X | X |
| Smoking history |
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Current smoking status; previous referral and uptake of smoking cessation assistance; and smoking quit date | X |
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Smoking status within the last 6 months |
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X |
| Social support |
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Medical Outcomes Study-Social Support Survey [37] | X |
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X |
| Illness appraisal |
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Brief Illness Perception questionnaire [38] | X |
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X |
| Health service utilization |
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Stanford Health Care Utilization tool [39] |
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X |
aSCNS-34: 34-item Supportive Care Needs Survey.
bCIS: Cancer Information and Support.