Abstract

BERGEROT, Cristiane Decat et al. Implementation of a Psycho-Oncology Program according to international recommendations applied in a Brazilian Public Service. Estud. psicol. (Natal) [online]. 2017, vol.22, n.4, pp. 350-357. ISSN 1413-294X.  http://dx.doi.org/10.22491/1678-4669.20170036.

The development of international guidelines for distress assessment gave greater visibility to the importance of psychosocial issues within Oncology services. This study sought to identify the instruments used in Brazil, to describe the procedures for implementing this program and to present the preliminary results of a public hospital. In Brazil these recommendations are little broadcast. However, the feasibility and benefits of this new model of care were proved. There was a substantial increased number of patients seen, suggesting agility for distress identification. This program organized and optimized the cancer care, facilitated interprofessional communication, and ensured the identification of patients' needs.

Keywords : psycho-oncology; cancer care; distress; psychosocial assessment.

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