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

At a Glance

Key Highlights

• HNC affects approximately 60,480 people in the U.S. annually (source needed).

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

Management

• Implement a survivorship care plan (SCP) for ongoing support, utilizing specific tools like the distress thermometer.

Monitoring & Follow-up

Risks

Patient & Prescribing Data

Addressing psychosocial needs through counseling and support groups is critical for improving quality of life.

Clinical Best Practices

• Utilize validated tools for distress screening in high-risk survivors, such as the GAD-7 and PHQ-9.

References

• American Cancer Society
• National Comprehensive Cancer Network
• National Research Council
• American Head and Neck Society