Clinical Scorecard: Development and evaluation of a preliminary risk assessment model for psychological distress among patients with brain tumors: a cross-sectional analysis

At a Glance

Key Highlights

• 44.5% to 76.0% of brain tumor patients experience clinically significant psychological distress.
• Financial toxicity significantly correlates with psychological distress.
• Self-efficacy inversely relates to psychological distress.
• Adaptive coping strategies can mitigate psychological distress.
• Early screening for psychological distress is crucial for intervention.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

• Implement early screening for psychological distress in brain tumor patients.

Management

• Develop targeted psychosocial care programs based on identified risk factors.

Monitoring & Follow-up

• Regularly assess psychological distress and self-efficacy in patients.

Risks

• Consider financial toxicity as a significant risk factor for psychological distress.

Patient & Prescribing Data

321 brain tumor patients recruited from a single center.

Financial strain and low self-efficacy are critical factors influencing psychological distress.

Clinical Best Practices

• Utilize adaptive coping strategies to enhance patient quality of life.
• Encourage patient participation in medical decision-making to improve self-efficacy.
• Address financial toxicity in treatment planning and support.

Related Resources & Content

• Study on psychological distress prevalence
• Financial toxicity and psychological distress
• Self-efficacy and psychological outcomes