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Screening for distress: responding is a critical function for oncology nurses
Margaret I Fitch1, Doris Howell, Deborah McLeod
1Patient and Family Support, Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre, 2075 Bayview Avenue, T-wing, Toronto, ON M4N 3M5. marg.fitch@sunnybrook.ca
Summary
Routine screening for distress in cancer patients is becoming standard practice. Oncology nurses play a crucial role in identifying and responding to patient distress, highlighting the need for a programmatic approach.
Area of Science:
- Oncology Nursing
- Cancer Care
- Patient Distress Screening
Background:
- Distress is increasingly recognized as the sixth vital sign in cancer care.
- Cancer facilities in Canada are implementing distress screening programs.
- There is a need to understand the oncology nursing role in distress screening and response.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe current understanding of distress in cancer patients.
- To explore the integration of distress screening and response into oncology nursing practice.
- To share early experiences and learnings from implementing distress screening initiatives.
Main Methods:
- Review of current concepts of distress in cancer care.
- Exploration of the oncology nursing role in distress screening.
- Sharing of practical experiences from implementing screening programs.
Main Results:
- Distress screening is gaining global support as a vital sign.
- Oncology nurses are central to screening and initial response to distress.
- A programmatic approach is essential for effective distress management.
Conclusions:
- Screening for and responding to distress is integral to oncology nursing.
- Early learnings emphasize the importance of nurses in distress initiatives.
- Further insights are needed from the nursing perspective on distress management.
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