The NCCN guideline for distress management: A case for making distress the sixth vital sign Journal Article
| Authors: | Holland, J. C.; Bultz, B. D. |
| Article Title: | The NCCN guideline for distress management: A case for making distress the sixth vital sign |
| Abstract: | Recognizing that the "people part" of cancer care is a vital component of a compassionate high-quality cancer system makes ethical, emotional, and economic sense. A simple way to screen for distress is to use the single-item question recommended by the NCCN; experience with pain management proves that this is a major step in the right direction. We propose that emotional distress should be declared the sixth vital sign in the United States, as in Canada, to ensure that distress management, like pain management, becomes a routine part of cancer care. © Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. |
| Keywords: | review; cancer patient; clinical practice; neoplasms; mass screening; cancer pain; practice guideline; health service; patient care; social support; medical oncology; psychosocial care; physician attitude; health care organization; stress, psychological; practice guidelines; social stress |
| Journal Title: | Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network |
| Volume: | 5 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| ISSN: | 1540-1405 |
| Publisher: | Harborside Press |
| Date Published: | 2007-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 3 |
| End Page: | 7 |
| Language: | English |
| PUBMED: | 17323529 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| DOI/URL: | |
| Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 30" - "Export Date: 17 November 2011" - "Source: Scopus" |
