Effect of a ChatGPT-based digital counseling intervention on anxiety and depression in patients with cancer: A prospective, randomized trial.

Journal: European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990)
Published Date: Apr 3, 2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Psychological distress is prevalent among newly diagnosed cancer patients, often exacerbating treatment-related anxiety and depression. Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven interventions, such as large language models (LLMs), offer scalable solutions for patient education. However, their effectiveness in mitigating psychological distress in oncology remains unverified.

Authors

  • Orhun Akdogan
    Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Oncology, Turkey. Electronic address: orhun.akdogan@gazi.edu.tr.
  • Galip Can Uyar
    Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Department of Medical Oncology, Turkey.
  • Enes Yesilbas
    Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Department of Medical Oncology, Turkey.
  • Kadriye Baskurt
    Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Department of Medical Oncology, Turkey.
  • Nuri Alperen Malkoc
    Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Turkey.
  • Nuriye Ozdemir
    Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Oncology, Turkey.
  • Ozan Yazici
    Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Oncology, Turkey.
  • Berna Oksuzoglu
    Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Department of Medical Oncology, Turkey.
  • Aytug Uner
    Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Oncology, Turkey.
  • Ahmet Ozet
    Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Oncology, Turkey.
  • Osman Sutcuoglu
    Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Department of Medical Oncology, Turkey.

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