Predictors of emotional distress a year or more after diagnosis of cancer: A systematic review of the literature

ConclusionsThis review supports current clinical guidance advising early assessment of distress as a marker of vulnerability to persistent problems. Additionally, neuroticism is also indicated as a useful marker of vulnerability. However, the review also highlights that more sophisticated research designs, capable of identifying the psychological processes that underlie the association between these marker variables and persistent distress, are needed before more effective early interventions can be developed.

Source: Psycho-Oncology - January 10, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Sharon A. Cook, Peter Salmon, Gemma Hayes, Angela Byrne, Peter L. Fisher Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research