Background The distress thermometer and problem list (DT&PL) is a recommended
screening measure but the utility of the physical problem list (PPL) has not been evaluated …

Background: The Distress Thermometer (DT) is a well-validated tool that is frequently used
in patients with cancer to screen for general distress and to generate referrals. However, a …

Background This randomized controlled trial examined the impact of an online routine
screening for distress program on physical symptoms and common psychosocial and …

Goals of work Distress is defined by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network as a
multifactorial unpleasant emotional experience of a psychological, social, and/or spiritual …

BACKGROUND Based on evidence that psychologic distress often goes unrecognized
although it is common among cancer patients, clinical practice guidelines recommend …

Objective. We aimed to examine the performance of the distress thermometer (DT) and
identify the prevalence and risk factors associated with psychological distress (PD) in …

Objectives Brief screening tools may help clinicians in busy settings detect patients who are
experiencing severe psychological distress. This study examined the performance of the …

Screening for distress in cancer patients is recommended by the National Comprehensive
Cancer Network, and a Distress Thermometer has previously been developed and …

Objective Psychological distress is common in cancer patients, and awareness of its
indicators is essential. We aimed to assess the prevalence of psychological distress and to …

Background As the number of cancer survivors continues to grow, identification of brief, valid
psychological screening measures is critical for providing these survivors with appropriate …