Implementation of distress screening in an oncology setting

Timothy Pearman; Sofa Garcia; Frank Penedo; Betina Yanez; Lynne Wagner; David Cella

doi:10.12788/jcso.0198

Implementation of distress screening in an oncology setting

Timothy Pearman^*, Sofa Garcia, Frank Penedo, Betina Yanez, Lynne Wagner, David Cella

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Abstract

The recommendations of numerous groups, such as the Institute of Medicine and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, have resulted in the first regulatory standard on distress screening in oncology implemented in 2015 by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. This practice-changing standard promises to result in better quality cancer care, but presents unique challenges to many centers struggling to provide high-quality practical assessment and management of distress. The current paper reviews the history behind the CoC standard, identifes the most prevalent symptoms underlying distress, and discusses the importance of distress screening. We also review some commonly used instruments for assessing distress, and address barriers to implementation of screening and management.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	423-428
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of Community and Supportive Oncology
Volume	13
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.12788/jcso.0198
State	Published - Dec 2015

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Acknowledgments: Tis work was funded by support from the Robert H Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Coleman Foundation.

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Oncology

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