PhD defence: Louise Elkjær Fløe
CASEMED. CAncer patients with pre-existing SEvere MEntal Disorders - Inequalities, development, and feasibility of a supportive cancer care model
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Time
Location
Auditorium G206-142 (B), Entrance G6, Aarhus University Hospital
On Wednesday 25 March 2026 at 15:00, Louise Elkjær Fløe defends her PhD dissertation entitled “CASEMED. CAncer patients with pre-existing SEvere MEntal Disorders - Inequalities, development, and feasibility of a supportive cancer care model”.
Patients with cancer and severe mental disorders (SMDs) face substantial health inequalities. In this PhD dissertation, cancer trajectories among patients with pre-existing SMDs were examined, focusing on mortality, quality of life, psychiatric burden, and the development of a cross-sectoral care model. The research demonstrates significantly higher cancer-specific mortality and markedly reduced health-related quality of life in this population. The newly developed CASEMED Model, designed to strengthen coordinated and patient-centered care, was found feasible and acceptable in clinical practice. The findings highlight persistent gaps in cancer care and support integrated approaches to improve outcomes for this vulnerable patient group.
The summary is written by the PhD student.
The defence is public and takes place in Auditorium G206-142 (B), Entrance G6, Aarhus University Hospital. Please see the press release for more information.
Contact
PhD student Louise Elkjær Fløe
Mail: Louise.elkjaer@auh.rm.dk
Phone: +45 22172259