The Distress Thermometer for screening for severe fatigue in newly diagnosed breast and colorectal cancer patients

ConclusionsThe fatigue item of the Problem List performs satisfactorily as a quick screening tool for severe fatigue. However, a positive screen should be followed up with a more thorough assessment of fatigue, i.e., a questionnaire with a validated cut‐off point. Given time pressure of clinicians, this already implemented and brief screening tool may prevent severe fatigue from going undetected in clinical practice.

Source: Psycho-Oncology - May 31, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: H. J. G. Abrahams, M. F. M. Gielissen, M. Lugt, E. F. W. Kleijer, W. K. Roos, E. Balk, C. A. H. H. V. M. Verhagen, H. Knoop Tags: PAPER Source Type: research