CancerSupportSource®: validation of a revised multi-dimensional distress screening program for cancer patients and survivors
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-019-04753-w
Abstract: Purpose To facilitate access to and provision of psychosocial care to cancer patients in the community, the Cancer Support Community (CSC) developed CancerSupportSource® (CSS), an evidence-based psychosocial distress screening program . The current study examined… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; screening program; cancer patients; distress screening ... See more keywords
A cross-sectional audit of current practices and areas for improvement of distress screening and management in Australian cancer services: is there a will and a way to improve?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-019-04801-5
Abstract: Background It is unknown how many distressed patients receive the additional supportive care recommended by Australian evidence-based distress management guidelines. The study identifies the (1) distress screening practices of Australian cancer services; (2) barriers to… read more here.
Keywords: distress screening; implementation; cancer services; management ... See more keywords
Distress screening and supportive care referrals used by telephone-based health services: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-019-05252-8
Abstract: Purpose People affected by chronic diseases such as cancer report high levels of distress and a need for psychosocial support. It is unclear whether telephone-based services for people affected by chronic disease are a practical… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; supportive care; telephone; distress screening ... See more keywords
Use of a self-reported psychosocial distress screening tool as a predictor of need for psychosocial intervention in a general medical setting
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DOI: 10.1080/00981389.2018.1437499
Abstract: ABSTRACT This study describes the development of a self-reported psychosocial distress screening tool for a general medical population and criteria to predict the need for psychosocial intervention. The objectives were to develop criteria to determine… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; distress screening; psychosocial distress; reported psychosocial ... See more keywords
Addressing the psychosocial needs of cancer patients: a retrospective analysis of a distress screening and management protocol in clinical care
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DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2018.1523822
Abstract: Abstract Background: A growing recognition of the impact of distress on the quality of life and adherence to treatment of cancer patients has been documented. As a result, national guidelines and standards of care mandate… read more here.
Keywords: distress screening; retrospective analysis; care; cancer patients ... See more keywords
Psychosocial distress screening at a single urban community oncology center: Trends among Hispanic and Caucasian women with newly diagnosed breast cancer.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.35.5_suppl.198
Abstract: 198Background: We aim to describe our psychosocial distress screening program with attention to our female breast cancer population and symptoms of anxiety and depression among English-speaking Caucasians and Spanish speaking Hispanics. Methods: We retrospectively examined… read more here.
Keywords: oncology; distress; distress screening; breast cancer ... See more keywords
Leveraging technology to facilitate distress screening.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.35.8_suppl.195
Abstract: 195Background: Research has shown cancer patients are at increased risk for distress during their cancer treatment. Distress screening is required for cancer programs seeking accreditation from the American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer and… read more here.
Keywords: distress screening; screening tool; leveraging technology; cancer ... See more keywords
Supportive care medications (SCMs) and pharmacogenomics (PGx) relevance in 6,985 cancer patients (pts) undergoing distress screening.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2019.37.15_suppl.11592
Abstract: 11592 Background: SCMs are prescribed based on symptom burden, but response is variable, possibly due to PGx. We investigated the association between symptom burden, SCM prescribing, and frequency of SCMs with PGx evidence. Methods: Cancer… read more here.
Keywords: scm prescribing; pgx evidence; distress screening; cancer ... See more keywords
Pragmatic randomized trial of a distress screening program using an effectiveness-implementation hybrid design.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2019.37.27_suppl.5
Abstract: 5 Background: Implementation of guideline-recommended distress screening in oncology remains challenging. Evidence suggests that multicomponent care pathways to identify distress severity with algorithm-based referral and management are effective, yet testing of pragmatic implementation in community… read more here.
Keywords: implementation; screening program; oncology; distress screening ... See more keywords
Distress screening in cancer survivorship.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2019.37.31_suppl.138
Abstract: 138 Background: Cancer survivors have varied physical, psychosocial, emotional and financial needs that may differ from needs of active cancer treatment patients. Distress screening identifies and monitors the needs of patients and is mandated for… read more here.
Keywords: depression; distress screening; analysis; cancer ... See more keywords
Distress screening for patients with a history of cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2021.39.15_suppl.e13537
Abstract: e13537 Background: Although a diagnosis of cancer is widely accepted as resulting in significant levels of distress, distress itself cannot be considered benign and screening for distress is considered a best practice metric for patients… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; diagnosis cancer; oncology; distress screening ... See more keywords