Purpose This review summarizes the need for and process of screening for distress and
assessing unmet needs of patients with cancer as well as the possible benefits of …

Screening for emotional distress is becoming increasingly common in cancer care. This
systematic review examines the psychometric properties of the existing tools used to screen …

Abstract Background The Distress Thermometer (DT) has been used in psycho‐oncology
research across the globe and has been recommended as a clinical tool to be used …

Distress is experienced by many cancer patients, adversely affecting quality of life and
cancer care. Although it is often manageable, it remains woefully underidentified and …

BACKGROUND. The objectives of this study were to validate the Distress Thermometer (DT)
in the Netherlands and to examine its correspondence with a 46‐item Problem List, possible …

Background The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and prognostic
significance of psychological distress in gastric cancer patients. Methods The study …

Abstract Purpose The Distress Thermometer (the DT) is a commonly used screening tool to
detect distress in cancer patients. This meta-analysis aims to examine the diagnostic role …

Purpose This study aims to study the effects of depression and demoralization on suicidal
ideation and to determine the feasibility of the Distress Thermometer as a screening tool for …

BACKGROUND: Routine screening for distress is internationally recommended as a
necessary standard for good cancer care, given its high prevalence and negative …

Abstract Background The Distress Thermometer (DT) is widely recommended for screening
for distress after cancer. However, the validity of the DT in men with prostate cancer and over …