Utility and Implementation of the Distress Thermometer for Cancer Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study From Saudi Arabia
Mohammed Alghamdi,
Fadi Masharqa,
Abdulrahman Alsultan
et al.
Abstract:Background
Cancer patients suffer from variable degrees of distress. The distress thermometer (DT) is a valuable tool for screening those patients for distress. Few studies have addressed the utility of DT in screening cancer patients in Saudi Arabia. We aimed to measure the distress level of adult cancer patients utilizing the DT and identify the appropriate measures and interventions required to improve this population's well-being.
Methods
This cross-sectional study was carr… Show more
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