Polaris Data Reflect the Scope of Distress Experienced by Cancer Patients
Summary
Additionally: -30 percent of patients reported concerns about finances or insurance coverage -25 percent of patients were caregivers for young children or elderly persons: anxiety was statistically significantly higher for this group; financial and insurance concerns were also higher -An inverse correlation was found between age and distress--younger patients reported greater distress -Heightened distress was associated with greater levels of anxiety, depression, pain and difficulties with daily functioning Identification of these psychosocial concerns is only the first step.Polariss advanced technology and science driven assessment systems are designed to capture the clinical data essential to quality improvement and enhanced organizational management.Helping organizations make better decisions in the present by anticipating the future will be the difference in reducing their costs while improving patient care.Polariss advanced technology and science driven assessment systems are designed to capture the clinical data essential to quality improvement and enhanced organizational management.Helping organizations make better decisions in the present by anticipating the future will be the difference in reducing their costs while improving patient care.