title: Screening for distress in patients with cancer.
abstract: Distress screening, using the Distress Thermometer for Patients, is a valid, evidence-based approach to assess and facilitate the identification of interventions for patients and families experiencing cancer-related distress. Nurses are in position to lead early implementation of screenings and identify interventions for illness-related distress.
authors.forename: Margaret
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Redmond
mesh_terms: D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000175:diagnosis*