Screening for psychological distress in adult primary brain tumor patients and caregivers: considerations for cancer care coordination

Screening for psychological distress in adult primary brain tumor patients and caregivers: considerations for cancer care coordination

IntroductionThis study aimed to assess psychological distress (PD) as scored by the Distress Thermometer (DT) in adult primary brain tumor (PBT) patients and caregivers in a clinic setting, and ascertain if any high risk sub-groups for PD exist. Material and MethodsFrom May 2012 to August 2013, n=96...

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Main Authors: Wafa eTrad, Eng-Siew eKoh, Maysaa eDaher, Alanah eBailey, Marina eKastelan, Dianne Maree Legge, Marcia eFleet, Grahame Kenneth Simpson, Elizabeth Jane Hovey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Oncology
Subjects:
Glioma
primary brain tumor
care coordination
Distress screening
Neuro Oncology
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fonc.2015.00203/full

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