Appearance-related psychosocial distress after facial non-melanoma skin cancer surgery: A 1-year prospective study.
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DOI: 10.1002/pon.6165
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Patients undergoing Mohs Micrographic Surgery (MMS) for facial non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) experience appearance-related psychosocial distress due to its post-surgical esthetic changes. However, little is known about its development over a longer follow-up period.… read more here.
Keywords: related psychosocial; year; psychosocial distress; appearance related ... See more keywords
Psychosocial distress in oncology: using the distress thermometer for assessing risk classes
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-019-04694-4
Abstract: PurposeCancer patients often suffer for psychological distress, which can compromise their quality of life. Our study aimed to recognize risk classes for the development of psychosocial distress.MethodsThree hundred seventy-two adult cancer patients were assessed by… read more here.
Keywords: risk; psychosocial distress; distress thermometer; cancer ... See more keywords
Ethical considerations in screening head and neck cancer patients for psychosocial distress
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-019-04860-8
Abstract: Rationale Head and neck cancer (HNC) patients and survivors are a particularly vulnerable group with disproportionately high levels of psychosocial distress. Untreated psychosocial distress among HNC patients has consistently been associated with poorer health and… read more here.
Keywords: hnc patients; hnc; psychosocial distress; cancer ... See more keywords
Moving closer to death: understanding psychosocial distress among older veterans with advanced cancers
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05452-7
Abstract: Background Early identification of psychosocial distress is important to address the needs of vulnerable populations and influence symptom management. Older veterans diagnosed with life-limiting cancers are particularly vulnerable because they often have unmet needs, experiencing… read more here.
Keywords: older veterans; distress among; psychosocial distress; among older ... 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
Prevalence of psychosocial distress in cancer patients across 55 North American cancer centers
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DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2018.1521490
Abstract: Abstract Routine distress screening in United States oncology clinics has been mandatory since 2015. Objective: This study was the first to assess distress in a geographically diverse sample of cancer patients following mandated distress screening… read more here.
Keywords: psychosocial distress; prevalence psychosocial; cancer; cancer patients ... See more keywords
Improving psychosocial distress for young adolescents in rural schools of Pakistan: study protocol of a cluster randomised controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-063607
Abstract: Introduction Emotional problems are leading contributors to health burden among adolescents worldwide. There is an urgent need for evidence-based psychological interventions for young people. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based, group… read more here.
Keywords: psychosocial distress; cluster randomised; trial; randomised controlled ... See more keywords
Assessing psychosocial distress associated with homelessness in Ghana: A springboard for interventional policy design
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DOI: 10.1177/13591053221082767
Abstract: This study investigated the causes of homelessness in Ghana and associated psychosocial distress. A sample of 86 homeless participants listed perceived causes of their homelessness and completed measures of psychosocial distress, and 97 non-homeless participants… read more here.
Keywords: distress; causes homelessness; assessing psychosocial; homelessness ghana ... See more keywords
Burden, screening, and treatment of depressive and anxious symptoms among women referred to cardiac rehabilitation: a prospective study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12905-017-0367-1
Abstract: BackgroundCardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among women. Women with CVD experience a greater burden of psychosocial distress than men, and practice guidelines promote screening in cardiac patients,… read more here.
Keywords: cardiac rehabilitation; psychosocial distress; treatment; among women ... See more keywords
The impact of psychosocial distress on survival in patients diagnosed with gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2019.37.4_suppl.654
Abstract: 654 Background: A cancer diagnosis can cause psychological distress that adversely affects patients’ emotional, social, spiritual and physical capabilities. The aim of this study is to identify factors associated with increased risk for psychosocial distress… read more here.
Keywords: distress; psychosocial distress; cancer; anxiety depression ... See more keywords
Assessing hematologic ratios as biomarkers for psychosocial distress.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2019.37.4_suppl.699
Abstract: 699 Background: Psychosocial distress is common among cancer patients and has been shown to have deleterious effects on a patient’s quality of life, treatment, and outcomes. Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), lymphocyte-monocyte ratio (LMR), and platelet-monocyte ratio… read more here.
Keywords: work follow; social work; psychosocial distress; oncology ... See more keywords