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Table 2 Procedure in the standard, non-personalized psychological treatment arm

From: Personalized versus standard cognitive behavioral therapy for fear of cancer recurrence, depressive symptoms or cancer-related fatigue in cancer survivors: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial (MATCH-study)

1)

Patient is referred for participation in this trial via their treating doctor or via self-referral.

2)

Screening, baseline assessment (T0), and randomization.

3)

Intake interview. Following the standard protocols of the treatment for fear or cancer recurrence, fatigue, or depression, additional questionnaires need to be filled out.

4)

Results of additional assessments as part of the standard protocol are discussed.

5)

Start blended therapy for the symptom for which the score on the accompanying questionnaire is above the cutoff.

6)

Patient receives the evidence-based diagnosis-specific treatment protocol.

7)

At the end of treatment (approximately 6 months after intake), follow-up assessment (T1).

8)

12 months after intake, follow-up assessment (T2).