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Distress Screening in a Cancer Survivorship Clinic: Impact on Psychosocial Referrals

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Objective:

To evaluate the impact of distress screening on psychosocial referrals for head and neck cancer survivors.

Key Findings:
  • Rephrase findings for clarity and ensure they are explicitly connected to the impact of distress screening.
Interpretation:

Implementing routine distress screening in survivorship care can help identify and address the psychosocial needs of HNC survivors, potentially improving their overall quality of life.

Limitations:
  • Provide more detail on potential biases in the literature review and their implications for the study's conclusions.
Conclusion:

Routine distress screening is crucial in addressing the psychosocial challenges faced by head and neck cancer survivors, facilitating timely referrals and support.

Original Source(s)

Distress Screening in a Cancer Survivorship Clinic: Impact on Psychosocial Referrals

  • by Heather Sloan, Sarah J. Jennings, Kristi Adair, Anne Stein

  • May 6, 2026

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