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Measuring Attentional Biases for Threat in Children and Adults

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Published on: October 19, 2014

Implementing touch-screen technology to enhance recognition of distress.

K Clark¹, W A Bardwell, T Arsenault

¹Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center, City of Hope, Duarte, CA, USA. kclark@coh.org

Psycho-Oncology

|December 17, 2008

Summary

Implementing touch-screen technology for real-time patient distress screening in cancer centers is feasible. Early staff involvement is key to overcoming implementation barriers and improving patient care pathways.

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Measuring Attentional Biases for Threat in Children and Adults

Measuring Attentional Biases for Threat in Children and Adults

Published on: October 19, 2014

Area of Science:

Oncology
Health Informatics
Patient Support Services

Background:

Psychosocial distress significantly impacts cancer patients' quality of life.
Early identification and management of distress are crucial for comprehensive cancer care.
Implementing technology for real-time patient communication presents unique challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the implementation of touch-screen technology for real-time psychosocial distress screening.
To establish this screening as standard care for outpatients at a comprehensive cancer center.
To investigate practical issues associated with technology-assisted psychosocial screening.

Main Methods:

Utilized the 'How Can We Help You and Your Family?' screening instrument via touch-screen technology.
Employed a HIPAA-compliant approach for data management and patient identification.
Screening facilitated identification for clinical services, program development, research, education, clinical trials, and support services.

Main Results:

The primary barrier to implementation was the negative attitude of front desk staff towards the technology.
Active involvement of administrative personnel during the planning phase is essential for successful adoption.
Computerized screening effectively bridged the gap between distress detection and necessary referrals for assessment or treatment.

Conclusions:

Computerized problem-related distress screening is a feasible program for comprehensive cancer centers.
Addressing staff attitudes and ensuring their early involvement are critical for successful implementation.
This technology enhances the ability to connect patients with needed psychosocial support services.