GuidelineSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2012
Psychosocial health care needs assessment of adult cancer patients: a consensus-based guideline.
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- Psychosocial and supportive care needs of individuals with advanced myeloma.Canadian oncology nursing journal = Revue canadienne de nursing oncologique · 2023Article
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- The development and implementation of the After Cancer Treatment Transition (ACTT) Program for survivors of cancer.Canadian oncology nursing journal = Revue canadienne de nursing oncologique · 2022Article
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- How do radiation therapists detect and manage patients experiencing anxiety in the radiation oncology setting? A vignette study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2021Article
- Psychosocial Care for Adult Cancer Patients: Guidelines of the Italian Medical Oncology Association.Cancers · 2021Article
- Reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the Head and Neck Information Needs Questionnaire for patients with head and neck cancer and their caregivers.International journal of nursing sciences · 2021Article
- Feasibility of implementing a cervix cancer-specific patient-reported outcome measure in routine ambulatory clinics.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2021Article
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Abstract
purposeAlthough recommended as an essential part of cancer care, there is limited evidence regarding the optimum approach to psychosocial health care needs assessment in this setting. To address this gap, the Cancer Journey Action Group of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC) and the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO) partnered to develop consensus-based recommendations regarding the routine assessment of psychosocial and supportive care needs. The purpose of this paper is to summarize the evidence that informed the guideline and disseminate the recommendations developed by the expert panel.
methodsClinical practice recommendations were developed by a panel comprised of psychosocial and interdisciplinary experts. Recommendations were informed by a review of oncology clinical practice guidelines, systematic reviews, and primary research, through to May 2008. Following expert consensus on the recommendations, the clinical practice guideline was externally reviewed by a purposively selected sample of national and international interdisciplinary experts.
resultsA total of nine clinical practice guidelines, three systematic reviews, and 14 primary studies were included in the review. Overall, this body of literature suggested that routine collection of psychosocial health care data has an influence on communication with oncologists and other study specific outcomes, but the evidence was limited by heterogeneity and methodological limitations. Based on the interpretation of this body of evidence by clinical experts, research methodologists, and external reviewers, 12 substantive recommendations were developed regarding the process and parameters of psychosocial needs assessment in adult cancer patients.
conclusionGiven the limitations in the current body of evidence, there remains a need for rigorous empirical research regarding the optimal approach to psychosocial needs assessment, including the specific characteristics that influence effectiveness on patient outcomes. This guideline fills an important gap in psychosocial care, regarding the routine assessment of psychosocial health care needs.
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