Distress management, version 3.2019

Michelle B. Riba, Kristine A. Donovan, Barbara Andersen, IIana Braun, William S. Breitbart, Benjamin W. Brewer, Luke O. Buchmann, Matthew M. Clark, Molly Collins, Cheyenne Corbett, Stewart Fleishman, Sofia Garcia, Donna B. Greenberg, Rev George F. Handzo, Laura Hoofring, Chao Hui Huang, Robin Lally, Sara Martin, Lisa McGuffey, William MitchellLaura J. Morrison, Megan Pailler, Oxana Palesh, Francine Parnes, Janice P. Pazar, Laurel Ralston, Jaroslava Salman, Moreen M. Shannon-Dudley, Alan D. Valentine, Nicole R. McMillian, Susan D. Darlow

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Abstract

Distress is defined in the NCCN Guidelines for Distress Management as a multifactorial, unpleasant experience of a psychologic (ie, cognitive, behavioral, emotional), social, spiritual, and/or physical nature that may interfere with the ability to cope effectively with cancer, its physical symptoms, and its treatment. Early evaluation and screening for distress leads to early and timely management of psychologic distress, which in turn improves medical management. The panel for the Distress Management Guidelines recently added a new principles section including guidance on implementation of standards of psychosocial care for patients with cancer.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1229-1249
Number of pages21
JournalJNCCN Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Volume17
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology

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