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Automated screening for distress: A perspective for the future.
Rajib Rana1, Siddique Latif1, Raj Gururajan1
1University of Southern Queensland, Springfield, Queensland, Australia.
European Journal of Cancer Care
|March 19, 2019
Summary
Screening for psychological distress in cancer patients can improve well-being. Despite effective tools like the Distress Thermometer, widespread implementation remains a challenge, prompting exploration of new technologies.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Psychiatry
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Psychological distress is prevalent in cancer patients, potentially leading to severe mental health issues.
- Early intervention through distress screening can enhance patient quality of life.
- Despite evidence supporting screening tools like the Distress Thermometer, routine implementation is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of distress screening in cancer care.
- To address the barriers to widespread implementation of distress screening.
- To explore the potential of emerging technologies for distress management.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on distress screening in oncology.
- Discussion of the efficacy and accessibility of tools like the Distress Thermometer.
- Exploration of informatics and computational technologies for innovative solutions.
Main Results:
- Evidence strongly supports distress screening for early intervention and improved outcomes.
- Widespread adoption of current screening methods faces significant implementation gaps.
- Emerging technologies offer promising avenues for cost-effective and innovative approaches.
Conclusions:
- Routine distress screening is crucial for improving psychological well-being in cancer patients.
- Overcoming implementation barriers requires innovative and technologically advanced solutions.
- Further research into informatics and computational methods is needed to optimize distress management in oncology.
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