Do radiation therapists feel able to routinely screen for symptoms and distress in people with cancer: barriers impacting practice

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Do radiation therapists feel able to routinely screen for symptoms and distress in people with cancer: barriers impacting practice

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate radiation therapists’ (RTs) perceptions regarding the perceived barriers, knowledge, attitudes, confidence and role in administering an electronic screening tool to routinely screen for cancer patients’ symptoms and distress. Methods: RTs at two radiati...

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Main Authors:	Arnold, B.L., Halkett, Georgia, Dhillon, H., Girgis, A.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	2021
Subjects:	Attitude education emotional cues psychosocial support radiation therapist role Anxiety Cross-Sectional Studies Delivery of Health Care Humans Neoplasms Psychosocial Support Systems
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/86528

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