ArticlePsycho-oncology2021
Screening for distress and needs: Findings from a multinational validation of the Adolescent and Young Adult Psycho-Oncology Screening Tool with newly diagnosed patients.
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Abstract
objectiveAdolescents and young adults (AYAs) diagnosed with cancer commonly experience elevated psychological distress and need appropriate detection and management of the psychosocial impact of their illness and treatment. This paper describes the multinational validation of the Distress Thermometer (DT) for AYAs recently diagnosed with cancer and the relationship between distress and patient concerns on the AYA-Needs Assessment (AYA-NA).
methodsAYA patients (N = 288; 15-29 years, M
resultsThe DT correlated strongly with the HADS-Total, providing construct validity evidence (r = 0.65, p < 0.001). A score of 5 resulted in the best clinical screening cut-off on the DT (sensitivity = 82%, specificity = 75%, Youden Index = 0.57). Forty-two percent of AYAs scored at or above 5. 'Loss of meaning or purpose' was the AYA-NA item most likely to differentiate distressed AYAs.
conclusionsThe DT is a valid distress screening instrument for AYAs with cancer. The AYA-POST (DT and AYA-NA) provides clinicians with a critical tool to assess the psychosocial well-being of this group, allowing for the provision of personalised support and care responsive to individuals' specific needs and concerns.
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