Operationalizing symptom distress in adults with cancer: a literature synthesis.

Abstract:

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To address inconsistencies in the definition and operationalization of symptom distress by synthesizing the literature on cancer-related symptom distress in adults. DATA SOURCES:Electronic nursing, psychology, and medicine databases; online meeting abstracts; and various print sources. DATA SYNTHESIS:Eight distinct methods of operationalizing the concept were identified. Gender, ethnic, developmental, cultural, and individual differences in symptom distress have not been identified. Relationships among symptom frequency, intensity, and distress are unclear. CONCLUSIONS:Lack of clarity and consensus in defining and operationalizing symptom distress hinder meta-analysis, research synthesis, and research utilization. Symptom distress may be emerging as a component of the multidimensional symptom experience. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING:Defining and operationalizing symptom distress consistently will enhance research synthesis and assist clinicians with more effectively meeting the needs of people with cancer. Research is needed to identify the meanings of symptom distress to patients with cancer and to differentiate symptom distress from symptom frequency and intensity.

journal_name

Oncol Nurs Forum

journal_title

Oncology nursing forum

authors

Goodell TT,Nail LM

doi

10.1188/05.ONF.E42-E47

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2005-03-05 00:00:00

pages

E42-7

issue

2

eissn

0190-535X

issn

1538-0688

pii

30172356L1MQ3840

journal_volume

32

pub_type

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