Abstract
The impact of distress can have consequences that are devastating for patients with cancer, especially during an unforeseen pandemic. The specific aim of this study identifies the efficacy of using the Distress Screening Tool during every oncology patients’ treatment visit, advocating for them, and linking them to the appropriate resources.
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Sigma Membership
Non-member
Lead Author Affiliation
Garnet Health, Middletown, New York, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Distress Screenings, Oncology Patients, Optimizing Patient Outcomes
Recommended Citation
Monell, Alexandra; Bonanno, Stephanie; Samuel-Bakpessi, Ebony M.; Joy, Kathleen; Sosa, Yrina; and Maloy, Judith, "Distress screenings for oncology patients, a best practice approach" (2021). Creating Healthy Work Environments Event Materials. 48.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2021/posters_2021/48
Conference Name
Creating Healthy Work Environments 2021
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Virtual Event
Conference Year
2021
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Distress screenings for oncology patients, a best practice approach
Virtual Event
The impact of distress can have consequences that are devastating for patients with cancer, especially during an unforeseen pandemic. The specific aim of this study identifies the efficacy of using the Distress Screening Tool during every oncology patients’ treatment visit, advocating for them, and linking them to the appropriate resources.