Development and implementation of a comprehensive psychosocial screening program in a Brazilian cancer center

ConclusionsThe current study provides preliminary evidence that a multi‐disciplinary structured screening program utilizing validated measures and team meetings is associated with reduced impairment in patients’ psychological well‐being. This program provided more opportunities for collaboration among providers with increased multi‐disciplinary meetings, enabled patients to more easily report problems, and ensured rapid access to relevant resources. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Psycho-Oncology - July 31, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Cristiane Decat Bergerot, Errol J. Philip, Tammy A. Schuler, Karen Lynn Clark, Matthew Loscalzo, Marco Murilo Buso, Jo ão Nunes Matos Neto, Jorge Vaz Pinto Neto, Alexandre Nonino, Tereza Cristina Cavalcanti Ferreira Araujo Tags: PAPER Source Type: research