Relationships Among Financial Distress, Emotional Distress, and Overall Distress in Insured Patients With Cancer [CARE DELIVERY]

Conclusion:
This cohort of patients with cancer reported significant levels of emotional distress, financial distress, and overall distress. These factors were interrelated, with both financial and emotional distress contributing to overall distress. Interventions targeted at alleviating financial distress may help to decrease levels of overall distress.

Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - July 11, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Meeker, C. R., Geynisman, D. M., Egleston, B. L., Hall, M. J., Mechanic, K. Y., Bilusic, M., Plimack, E. R., Martin, L. P., von Mehren, M., Lewis, B., Wong, Y.-N. Tags: Quality of life, Caregiver, Family member, Cost of care, General public, Cost of care, Media, Patient, Survivor, Quality of Life CARE DELIVERY Source Type: research