Screening for Psychosocial Distress: A National Survey of Oncology Social Workers

Karlynn BrintzenhofeSzoc; Cindy Davis; Karen Kayser; Hee Yun Lee; Frances Nedjat-Haiem; Julianne S Oktay; James Zabora; Bradley J Zebrack

doi:10.1080/07347332.2014.977416

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Screening for Psychosocial Distress: A National Survey of Oncology Social Workers

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Screening for Psychosocial Distress: A National Survey of Oncology Social Workers

Karlynn BrintzenhofeSzoc, Cindy Davis, Karen Kayser, Hee Yun Lee, Frances Nedjat-Haiem, Julianne S Oktay, James Zabora and Bradley J Zebrack

Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, Vol.33(1), pp.34-47

2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2014.977416

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Abstract

Psychology

oncology social workers

distress screening

psychosocial

cancer

Oncology social workers are the primary providers of psychosocial care for cancer patients, thus they are well positioned to implement and oversee psychosocial distress screening. A national survey of members of the Association of Oncology Social Work was conducted to examine screening knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and perceived competency. The findings indicated that most participants screened for psychosocial distress using a standardized instrument and identified institutional and individual barriers to implementing screening. Analyses revealed that social workers who perceived patient benefits from screening and were knowledgeable about guidelines were significantly more likely to implement screening procedures and use a standardized instrument.

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Title: Screening for Psychosocial Distress: A National Survey of Oncology Social Workers
Authors: Karlynn BrintzenhofeSzoc (Author) - Catholic University of America, United States
Cindy Davis (Author) - University of Tennessee, United States
Karen Kayser (Author) - University of Louisville, United States
Hee Yun Lee (Author) - University of Minnesota, United States
Frances Nedjat-Haiem (Author) - New Mexico State University, United States
Julianne S Oktay (Author) - University of Maryland, United States
James Zabora (Author) - Inova Health System, United States
Bradley J Zebrack (Author) - Association of Oncology Social Work, United States
Publication details: Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, Vol.33(1), pp.34-47
Publisher: Routledge
Date published: 2015
DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2014.977416
ISSN: 0734-7332
Organisation Unit: School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449114302621
Output Type: Journal article

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