Stanford University · PsychologyMindset and Patient Wellness Lab
Alia Crum · Stanford, California
Research Focus
Dr. Alia Crum's research lab focuses on improving the overall health of cancer patients by developing innovative mental health interventions. They are testing a smartphone-based program called MINDSET, which aims to shift patients' mindsets at the time of their cancer diagnosis. By addressing both mental and physical symptoms, their work seeks to improve the quality of life for people undergoing cancer treatment, ultimately leading to better clinical outcomes.
mindsetcancer treatmentmHealthpsychological healthpatient quality of life
Research Aims
4AIM 01Develop a mobile health intervention to enhance patients' mindsets at cancer diagnosis.
AIM 02Test the effectiveness of the MINDSET intervention compared to standard treatments.
AIM 03Assess the impact of mindset changes on physical and emotional health outcomes.
AIM 04Evaluate long-term benefits of the mHealth intervention on patient quality of life.
Skills the Lab Values
psychological assessmentsrandomized controlled trialsdata collection and analysispatient engagement strategiesdigital health intervention design
Output against the department
Publications109bottom 31% of dept.202nd of 296
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Citations12ktop 23% of dept.68th of 296
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