Allison J Applebaum, Elizabeth Schofield, Amanda Kastrinos, Rebecca Gebert, Mia Behrens, Morgan Loschiavo, Kelly M Shaffer, Marcia Levine, Aimee Dannaoui, Courtney Bellantoni, Melissa F Miller, Alexandra K Zaleta
OBJECTIVE: Distress screening is standard practice among oncology patients, yet few routine distress screening programs exist for cancer caregivers. The objective of this study was to demonstrate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of Cancer Support Source-CaregiverTM (CSS-CG, 33-item), an electronic distress screening and automated referral program with a consultation (S + C) to improve caregiver unmet needs, quality of life, anxiety, depression, and distress relative to Enhanced Usual Care (EUC; access to educational materials)...
February 2024: Psycho-oncology