Implementing blended cognitive behavioral therapy for severe fatigue in routine hospital care for diffuse glioma patients: a qualitative study

In interviews with 26 healthcare professionals across Dutch neuro-oncological centers, implementing fatigue-tailored blended cognitive behavioral therapy for diffuse glioma severe fatigue hinges on eligibility knowledge, referral clarity, and capacity.

• Why it matters: Severe fatigue is common in diffuse glioma patients and can persist after tumor treatment, yet evidence-based bCBT must be translated into routine hospital workflows.
• What they did: The team conducted semi-structured interviews using a Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research topic guide, analyzed deductively and inductively, and then built tailored implementation strategies for three phases.
• The result: Strategies addressing fatigue identification, referral of diffuse glioma patients, and bCBT treatment suggest center-specific planning can support integration, but require trained professionals and alignment with local organizational and financial conditions.

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