Do radiation therapists feel able to routinely screen for symptoms and distress in people with cancer: barriers impacting practice.
Belinda L ArnoldGeorgia K B HalkettHaryana M DhillonAfaf GirgisPublished in: Journal of medical radiation sciences (2021)
Whilst RTs are willing to play a role in patients' psychosocial support, they do not feel able to fulfil this role adequately because they lacked knowledge and confidence to administer symptom and distress screening. This research has highlighted the need for RT education on psychosocial concerns and recognising and responding to emotional cues. Understanding the impact education may have on the knowledge, attitude, confidence and role of RTs performing routine symptom and distress screening is required.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- end stage renal disease
- quality improvement
- mental health
- newly diagnosed
- patient reported
- chronic kidney disease
- primary care
- prognostic factors
- peritoneal dialysis
- papillary thyroid
- high throughput
- depressive symptoms
- physical activity
- patient reported outcomes
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- radiation therapy
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