ArticleIndian journal of palliative care
Assessment of Distress among Patients and Primary Caregivers: Findings from a Chemotherapy Outpatient Unit.
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- Distress among primary caregivers of patients with cancer: a cross-sectional study.BMJ supportive & palliative care · 2026Article
- Screening for Psychosocial Distress: A Brief Review with Implications for Oncology Nursing.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Psychosocial distress and the quality of life of cancer patients in two health facilities in Cameroon.BMC palliative care · 2022Article
- Psychoeducational Interventions for Caregivers of Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: Protocol for a Randomized Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2021Article
- Effect of 2-Arm Intervention on Emotional Outcomes in Informal Caregivers of Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Pilot Study Trial.International journal of MS careArticle
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- Psychometric Properties and Clinical Utility of the Distress Thermometer in Caregivers of Persons With Multiple Sclerosis.International journal of MS careArticle
- Family-Reported Outcomes Measures (FROMs) Screening Programs an Integral Part of Chronic Disease Management: A Scoping Review.Cancer control : journal of the Moffitt Cancer CenterArticle
- 'Patients with Cancer are Distressed!' Indian Healthcare Provider Perspectives on Distress Screening and Referrals to Psycho-oncology Services - A Mixed Methods Study.Indian journal of palliative careArticle
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Abstract
backgroundChemotherapy is one of the treatment modalities for cancer. The side effects of treatment, at times, can affect the emotional well-being of patients and their caregivers, thereby leading to distress. This paper aims at screening and identifying levels of distress among patients undergoing chemotherapy and their caregivers. SUBJECTS AND
methodsA cross-sectional study design was used. Patients (
resultsPatients (53.4%) and their caregivers (22.2%) reported experiencing moderate-to-severe levels of distress. Patients reported significant distress in the areas of physical (
conclusionsDistress is prevalent among patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy and their caregivers. Clinical implications highlight the need to identify and address caregiver distress during routine distress screening for patients using specific psychosocial interventions. Future research warrants the use of administering specific assessments to identify severe psychological issues, such as depression and anxiety for patients reporting severe levels of distress on the screening tool.
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