Assessment

Distress Thermometer

~7 Minutes to Administer
Read Instructions to Administer
Free / No Cost
External Assessment

Practice Settings

Home Health
Hospitals/Acute Care
Outpatient Clinics

Focus Areas

Cancer

Practice Populations

Adults

What It Measures

In 1999, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), recommended routine screening for distress in all cancer patients. The Distress Thermometer (DT) was developed as a simple tool to effectively screen for symptoms of distress. The instrument is a self-reported tool using a 0-to-10 rating scale. Additionally, the patient is prompted to identify sources of distress using a Problem List.

Additional Notes

Free for individual use.
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