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- Title
The problem of distress in patients with cancer: more effective assessment.
- Authors
Madden, Jean
- Abstract
This article provides oncology nurses with an overview of the incidence, diagnosis, and treatment of emotional distress in patients with cancer. Oncology nurses tend to focus more on the physical symptoms of their patients, and the assessment and treatment of distress in patients with cancer often are overlooked. A brief discussion of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network practice guidelines for distress management and signs and symptoms of distress are included, especially in the context of somatic symptoms. Barriers to nursing assessment of distress are included. Signs and symptoms are considered, especially in the context of patients' somatic symptoms.
- Publication
Clinical journal of oncology nursing, 2006, Vol 10, Issue 5, p615
- ISSN
1092-1095
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1188/06.CJON.615-619