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Piloting an Automated Distress Management Program in an Oncology Practice.

Veronica B Decker1, George S Howard2, Heather Holdread2

  • 1Wayne State University.

Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing
|January 23, 2016
PubMed
Summary

A nurse-led quality improvement project successfully piloted a distress management program for cancer patients, showing it is feasible, safe, and effective in reducing patient distress.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Psychosocial Support
  • Quality Improvement

Background:

  • Growing need for effective distress management programs in cancer care.
  • New administrative requirements emphasize assessment and treatment for patient distress.
  • Focus on positive patient outcomes necessitates high-quality oncology support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design, develop, implement, and evaluate a nurse-led quality improvement project.
  • To pilot test a distress management program in an outpatient medical oncology setting.
  • To assess the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of the program.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a nurse-led, quality-improvement approach.
  • Implemented a distress management program in an outpatient medical oncology practice.
Keywords:
automated tailoringcancerdistress managementtablet computer

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  • Employed tablet computers for data collection, immediate analysis, and tailored recommendation display.

    • Main Results:

    • Pre- and postprogram evaluations indicated the program is feasible, safe, and effective.
    • The program successfully detected and reduced distress in patients with cancer.
    • Tailoring psychosocial coping strategies to individual patient needs was identified as a key factor.

    Conclusions:

    • The nurse-led distress management program is a viable and effective intervention for cancer patients.
    • Personalized psychosocial support is crucial for managing distress in oncology.
    • This model demonstrates potential for broader implementation in cancer care settings.