Coda Comfort Crew Pilot Project: Assessing and Addressing the Psychosocial Needs of Chemotherapy Patients With the Gatineau Cancer Center

Coda Comfort Crew Pilot Project: Assessing and Addressing the Psychosocial Needs of Chemotherapy Patients With the Gatineau Cancer Center

This study seeks to examine the impact of a psychosocial intervention offered by the Coda Comfort Crew, which entails providing conversational support, parallel play, material support through gift bags and more on anxiety and depression, and on distress experienced by patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults (≥ 18 years old)
• Diagnosed with cancer and undergoing chemotherapy at the Gatineau Cancer Center during the intervention and study period
• Able to understand and provide informed consent
• Sufficient understanding of French or English

Exclusion Criteria:

• Major cognitive impairment preventing understanding
• Severe medical or psychiatric comorbidities limiting participation
• Minors (< 18 years old)