Using patient-reported religious/spiritual concerns to identify patients who accept chaplain interventions in an outpatient oncology setting

ConclusionEffective screening practices are needed for chaplains to prioritize patients most in need. This exploratory study suggests that screening forstruggle to find meaning/hope in life,fear of death, and anxiety will help chaplains identify patients who have R/S concerns and will likely accept R/S interventions. Developing effective telehealth practices like this is an important direction for the field.
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research