Patient screening tool as input to the survivorship summary of care plan appointment.

2017 
140Background: A review of the literature failed to identify a screening tool specific to the unique needs of cancer survivors. The Coleman Supportive Oncology Collaborative (CSOC) developed a tool to evaluate psychosocial, physical and practical concerns, and emotional distress for concurrent use during the cancer survivorship visit. Based on pilot results of the tool, minor modifications were made and tested. Methods: The CSOC (v.3) survivorship tool was used in patients (n = 49) who had completed their adjuvant therapy at one of two safety net hospitals in Chicago, IL. The CSOC v.3 screening tool items (n = 44) include: PHQ4, fear of another cancer or recurrence, financial, social and religious concerns, nutritional concerns, physical concerns, lifestyle risk factors, and treatment/care concerns. Results: The most common patient concerns included: fear of another cancer 53% (26/49), tingling in my hands/feet 53% (26/49), concerns about diet 51% (25/49), pain 51% (25/49), sleep 51% (25/49), dry skin 47%...
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