Why the study?
Does screening for psychological distress improve psychological well-being in cancer patients?
Does screening for psychological distress improve psychological well-being in cancer patients?
Current evidence is mixed and insufficient to definitively conclude that screening for psychological distress improves psychological well-being in cancer patients.
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Mixed RCT results do not support routine distress screening in cancer; leaves open whether refined, targeted approaches improve well-being.
Bidstrup et al. (2011) studied this question.
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