Christiane Bleich

Christiane Bleich is a Researcher at the Department of Medical Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Hamburg. She leads the research group and project leadership within the Center for Psychosocial Medicine. Her work focuses on psychosocial aspects of healthcare, particularly in oncology and geriatric populations. She holds a Dr. phil. and Dipl.-Psych. qualification.

Research Interests:

• Psycho-oncology interventions for cancer patients
• Depression management in elderly populations
• Digital health literacy enhancement
• Clinical outcomes in rehabilitation settings
• Healthcare provider practices in smoking cessation

Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes e-health solutions (e-learning platforms for cancer patients), smoking cessation strategies in oncology, and psychosocial support service evaluations. Over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2012, with notable contributions to collaborative care models and patient-centered outcomes research.

Professional Activities: Active in clinical trial design (e.g., GermanIMPACT depression study), healthcare quality metrics development (HELP-6 instrument), and cross-sectoral case management evaluations. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, and epidemiologists.

Labs/Teams: Leads research initiatives at the Center for Psychosocial Medicine, collaborating with the Department of Medical Psychology and external partners like the European Liquid Biopsy Society.