Screening for distress: Dr Margaret Fitch – Odette Cancer Center, Toronto, Canada
Update: 2012-09-24
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Dr Margaret Fitch talks to ecancer at ICCN 17, in Prague, about a national project in Canada that aims to treat patients suffering from high levels of distress.
The project started from nurses witnessing cancer patients exhibiting signs of distress during diagnosis and the course of treatment. While some patients only exhibited moderate worries or concerns in regards to their cancer, many exhibit incapacitating levels of anxiety.
The screening is done on a tablet computer, only taking two to three minutes, and can be administered to the patient by any healthcare professional.
Currently, health care professionals and patients find a level of satisfaction in this interaction. Without education and preparation there can be discomfort in responding to certain topics, like sexuality and spirituality.
This screening is now a standard of care in the accreditation system and will be in all hospitals shortly.
The project started from nurses witnessing cancer patients exhibiting signs of distress during diagnosis and the course of treatment. While some patients only exhibited moderate worries or concerns in regards to their cancer, many exhibit incapacitating levels of anxiety.
The screening is done on a tablet computer, only taking two to three minutes, and can be administered to the patient by any healthcare professional.
Currently, health care professionals and patients find a level of satisfaction in this interaction. Without education and preparation there can be discomfort in responding to certain topics, like sexuality and spirituality.
This screening is now a standard of care in the accreditation system and will be in all hospitals shortly.
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