Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025
Testing items to screen for religious or spiritual distress in adult outpatient cancer care.
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Labuschagne Dirk, Palmer Patricia K, Deshields Teresa, Gerhart James, Fitchett George
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PURPOSE: The experience of cancer diagnosis and treatment is associated with significant stress. While religion and spirituality (R/S) can provide crucial support, many patients also experience R/S distress. Screening for distress has gained recognition, with tools evolving to address spiritual needs; however, existing screening measures have limitations. This study aims to validate screening items for R/S distress among cancer patients undergoing treatment, using a standardized chaplain assessment as a reference standard.
METHODS: The study involved adult cancer patients undergoing outpatient treatment at Rush Cancer Center. Procedures included researcher-administered screening questions and the ONC-5 spiritual assessment interview with a board-certified chaplain. Data included demographics, illness variables, and R/S measures. Eight single-item and two multi-item screening measures were evaluated against the ONC-5. Analysis entailed descriptive statistics and sensitivity/specificity determination.
RESULTS: Study participants (N = 71) were predominantly female (53.5%) with common cancers (breast, colon/rectum, and lung). R/S distress was evident in 19.7%. Single-item screeners exhibited sensitivities from 14 to 71% and specificities from 72 to 98%. The King 2-question combination showed 71% sensitivity and 63% specificity. The Rush protocol demonstrated 36% sensitivity and 88% specificity. Post hoc analyses of two-item combinations did not enhance sensitivity.
CONCLUSION: This study evaluated R/S distress screening items among outpatient cancer patients. The single-item screener asking whether participants' R/S provided all the strength and comfort needed now performed best with a sensitivity and specificity of 71% and 83%, respectively. Despite limitations, our findings underscore the importance of refining R/S distress screening tools in oncology care.
METHODS: The study involved adult cancer patients undergoing outpatient treatment at Rush Cancer Center. Procedures included researcher-administered screening questions and the ONC-5 spiritual assessment interview with a board-certified chaplain. Data included demographics, illness variables, and R/S measures. Eight single-item and two multi-item screening measures were evaluated against the ONC-5. Analysis entailed descriptive statistics and sensitivity/specificity determination.
RESULTS: Study participants (N = 71) were predominantly female (53.5%) with common cancers (breast, colon/rectum, and lung). R/S distress was evident in 19.7%. Single-item screeners exhibited sensitivities from 14 to 71% and specificities from 72 to 98%. The King 2-question combination showed 71% sensitivity and 63% specificity. The Rush protocol demonstrated 36% sensitivity and 88% specificity. Post hoc analyses of two-item combinations did not enhance sensitivity.
CONCLUSION: This study evaluated R/S distress screening items among outpatient cancer patients. The single-item screener asking whether participants' R/S provided all the strength and comfort needed now performed best with a sensitivity and specificity of 71% and 83%, respectively. Despite limitations, our findings underscore the importance of refining R/S distress screening tools in oncology care.