Translating research on the distress thermometer into practice.
Distress is commonly experienced by people with cancer. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) developed a guideline for screening and managing distress in 1999 and has updated the guideline on an annual basis ever since. Using the five-phase framework for translational research, this article summarizes research findings related to the guideline and associated distress thermometer for each phase of translational research. The NCCN Distress Management Guideline is a useful tool to screen for and manage distress. However, additional research is needed, particularly in the areas of impact on outcomes of importance to patients.
School of Nursing, Idaho State University in Meridian.
Susan S
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Tavernier
D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology*; D013315:Stress, Psychological
distress; evidence-based practice; translational research