MASCC Unmet Needs Assessment of Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment Impact (MASCC COG-IMPACT)
About the MASCC Unmet Needs Assessment of Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment Impact (MASCC COG-IMPACT)
The MASCC COG-IMPACT is the first purpose-built multi-domain unmet needs assessment for cancer-related cognitive impairment impact. It is a fit-for-purpose self-report tool that assesses the difficulties and unmet needs directly related to CRCI. The tool is designed to support health professionals in providing highly individualized and optimal care to cancer survivors as well as facilitate appropriate referral, support service provision, guide further assessment, and inform clinical and healthcare discussions. The MASCC COG-IMPACT can also be used by researchers aiming to better understand, or minimize the impact of, cancer-related cognitive impairment on the lives of cancer survivors.
The tool was first created between 2022 and 2024, and validated in 2024.
Download the MASCC COG-IMPACT & Associated Resources
It is strongly recommended that you read the “MASCC COG-IMPACT Manual” before distributing or using the tool.
- MASCC COG-IMPACT Manual: PDF
- MASCC COG-IMPACT Tool: Fillable and Printable PDF
- MASCC COG-IMPACT Automatic Scoring Sheet: Excel
- MASCC COG-IMPACT for Qualtrics: Qualtrics File | Qualtrics Import Instructions
- Journal Publication: The MASCC COG-IMPACT: An Unmet Needs Assessment for Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment Impact Developed by the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
Note: Please cite and reference the journal article linked above when referencing the MASCC COG-IMPACT in any outputs.
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MASCC COG-IMPACT Approval
Health professionals (physicians, nurses, etc.), researchers, and non-profit entities are encouraged to use the MASCC COG-IMPACT and may do so free of charge. Commercial companies will require written approval from MASCC. Please contact the Executive Director at mascc.office@mascc.org for additional information regarding the approval procedure.
Developers of the Tool:
- (Lead Investigator) Darren Haywood, PhD
- Alexandre Chan, PharmD
- Raymond J. Chan, PhD
- Frank D. Baughman PhD
- Evan Dauer, MClinPsych
- Haryana M. Dhillon, PhD
- Ashley M. Henneghan, PhD
- Blake J. Lawrence, PhD
- Maryam B. Lustberg, MD
- Moira O’Connor, PhD
- Janette L. Vardy, MD PhD
- (Co-Senior Investigator) Susan L. Rossell, PhD
- (Co-Senior Investigator) Nicolas H. Hart, PhD
Reviewers
The MASCC Guidance Committee
Committee Members:
- Fred Ashbury, PhD
- Elaine Boland, MD PhD
- Sharon Elad, DMD
- Mario Lacouture, MD PhD
- Alex Molassiotis, PhD
- Valeria Mercadante, DMD PhD
- Bernardo Rapport, MD
- Christina Ruhlmann, MD, PhD
MASCC appreciates the grant from the Mazda Foundation Australia, awarded to Chief Investigator Dr Darren Haywood, that was used to develop the MASCC COG-IMPACT.
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