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The Distress Thermometer: Cutoff Points and Clinical Use

2017210 citationsJournal Articlegreen Open Access

Authors

Alexandra Cutillo · University of Alabama

Erin O’Hea · Stonehill College

Sharina D. Person · University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Darleen Lessard · University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Tina L. Harralson · Polaris Health Direction

Edwin D. Boudreaux · University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Abstract

Using a brief measure of distress can help streamline the process of screening for psychosocial distress.

Topics & Keywords

Cancer survivorship and care Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life Health, psychology, and well-being

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Oncology nursing forum

Volume 44, Issue 3, pp. 329-336

DOI: 10.1188/17.onf.329-336

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 4.01

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